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W157 SJM

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,447 mi
Last recorded84,447 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW157 SJM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 84,447 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,590 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2013 78,093 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Feb 2012 99,400 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 99,400 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 88,132 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 88,130 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 85,059 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 76,963 miles

feurl cap is of tempry type

Pass 13 Mar 2008 69,673 miles

N/S headlamp lens damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2008 69,673 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d) DANGEROUS

N/S headlamp lens damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,345 miles

N/S headlamp lens damaged.

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,345 miles

N/S headlamp lens damaged.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Feb 2006 52,293 miles

N/S headlamp lens damaged.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 52,293 miles

N/S headlamp lens damaged.

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?

Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.

66.9%
Pass Rate
5,158
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
60,850
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 59,436
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 19,151
position lamp(s) not working 17,886
Stop lamp not working 16,074
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,437
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W157 SJM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2000 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 76,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 59,436 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W157 SJM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 26 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W157 SJM registered?

W157 SJM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 March 2000.

Is W157 SJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W157 SJM shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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