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W201 YOC

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,040 mi
Last recorded21,040 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW201 YOC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 21,040 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

brake pipe(s) appear corroded but greased

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Jul 2017 21,040 miles

EML illuminated

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear coil spring(s) corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipe(s) appear corroded but greased

general underbody corrosion

Pass 19 Jul 2016 18,519 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low 3mm

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes appear corroded but greased

oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 18,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge wearing low 3mm

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on faces (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge wearing low 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil springs corroded

brake pipes appear corroded but greased

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 16,101 miles

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

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

brake pads (all) not visible through wheels

brake pipes heavily greased

general underside corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2015 16,099 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

brake pads (all) not visible through wheels

brake pipes heavily greased

general underside corroded

n/s/r brake disc corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

rear coil springs (both) corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2014 11,081 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 16 Jul 2013 7,796 miles

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

brake pipes painted

known air bag fault but light not on during test

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

wipers split

Fail 8 Jul 2013 7,796 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

brake pipes painted

rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in o/s/f steering arm

wipers split

Pass 16 Jul 2012 4,961 miles

airbag light on

exhaust manifold leaking slightly

front brake pipes corroded - painted

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded - painted

rear tyres worn and perished

Fail 16 Jul 2012 4,961 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

airbag light on

exhaust manifold leaking slightly

front brake pipes corroded - painted

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pipes corroded - painted

rear tyres worn and perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 1,503 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape.

Pass 17 Jul 2010 96,312 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 20 Jul 2009 94,086 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 94,086 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 91,949 miles

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

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

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

rear tyre treads cracking

Pass 20 Jul 2007 89,380 miles

front brake pipes rusting

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,428 miles

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

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

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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W201 YOC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W201 YOC, 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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W201 YOC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 April 2000.

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