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W189 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,670 mi
Last recorded95,670 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW189 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2012 95,670 miles

All brake discs worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 90,040 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 90,040 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 89,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 May 2009 85,374 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,935 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 50,540 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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W189 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W189 YBU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W189 YBU registered?

W189 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 June 2000.

Is W189 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W189 YBU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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