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W179 ORP

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,660 mi
Last recorded58,660 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW179 ORP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2010 52,080 miles

n/s front outer cv boot split , o/s rear brake disc back plate corroded away , o/s front drop link bottom ball joint worn , corrosion on o/s front/engine bay brake pipes

Pass 14 Aug 2009 49,544 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 46,629 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 46,586 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

n/s wing mirror cracked b/pipes covered in grease

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,139 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 43,139 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 39,012 miles

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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W179 ORP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W179 ORP, 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 W179 ORP registered?

W179 ORP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 April 2000.

Is W179 ORP safe to buy?

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