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W185 VAC

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

52,626 mi
Last recorded52,626 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW185 VAC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 52,626 miles

Offside o/s/f drop link has slight play

both rear sills have slight rust but solid

slight exhaust blow

slight play in both front tie rods

slight play in rear anti roll bar bush

slight play in steering column

Fail 28 Jun 2018 52,469 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 50,621 miles

Offside Rear outer sill "soft" to touch

both rear anti roll bar links have play

steering column has play in top section

Fail 19 Jun 2017 50,621 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer sill "soft" to touch

both rear anti roll bar links have play

steering column has play in top section

Pass 22 Jun 2016 48,884 miles

bothside -side step frames corroded

corrosion evident areas exposed chassis

corrosion evident areas of brake system/pipes

corrosion evident areas suspensionf

exhaust noisier than normal

movement evident upper steering column

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 17 Jun 2015 47,142 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion steel fuel pipes

Pass 9 Jun 2014 45,285 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

slight corrosion steel fuel pipes

Pass 10 Jun 2013 43,360 miles

Outer Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

slight play/knocking detected at upper steering column area

Pass 11 Jun 2012 41,773 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 39,808 miles

osf brake pipe corroding

play in top steering column bush

Fail 28 Jun 2011 39,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

osf brake pipe corroding

play in top steering column bush

Pass 29 Jun 2010 37,984 miles

movement evident steering column

Fail 28 Jun 2010 37,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 35,872 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 35,867 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

movement evident at steering wheel

unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due undertrays

unable to check nearside rear hub bearing due to brake binding

Pass 1 Jul 2008 33,526 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,082 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 28,032 miles

crack nearside lower windscreen area

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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W185 VAC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 W185 VAC, 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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W185 VAC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 July 2000.

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