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W165 CBL

2000 Opel Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

52,205 mi
Last recorded52,205 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW165 CBL
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 52,205 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 21 Dec 2020 51,564 miles

Front no plate cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 51,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front no plate cracked

Rear Coil spring corroded both very corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2019 50,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front no plate cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

all underside & components corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2019 50,315 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front no plate cracked

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2018 49,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 48,407 miles

dash gauges not working

Fail 18 Jul 2017 48,407 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

dash gauges not working

Pass 29 Jul 2016 48,323 miles

Front no plate cracked

water in washer bottle deteriated

Fail 25 Jul 2016 48,322 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively & offside front (8.2.2)

Front no plate cracked

water in washer bottle deteriated

Pass 10 Aug 2015 48,264 miles

all underside components corroded

front no pate cracked

Pass 15 Jul 2014 47,739 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 47,429 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all rear axle componants seriously corroded

exhaust centre & rear sections corroded

overheats

Pass 8 Aug 2012 47,076 miles

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

both mirrors dont adjust

Pass 3 Aug 2011 46,749 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,856 miles

engine management light on indicating a fault

Fail 2 Aug 2010 45,856 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on indicating a fault

Pass 31 Jul 2009 45,163 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 45,163 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 44,451 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 May 2007 41,129 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES.FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 16 May 2007 41,129 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front brake pads wearing low

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2006 33,737 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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W165 CBL is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2000 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W165 CBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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W165 CBL is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 30 May 2000.

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