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W176 RCC

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

90,647 mi
Last recorded90,647 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW176 RCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 90,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,034 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,805 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 63,717 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 62,045 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some rear seats missing

Fail 12 Feb 2013 62,045 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

some rear seats missing

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,883 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2011 53,216 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 53,215 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,932 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 48,695 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 47,104 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 47,104 miles

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

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

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 45,453 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 42,658 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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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W176 RCC 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 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W176 RCC, 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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W176 RCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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