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W212 SYA

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

101,038 mi
Last recorded101,038 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW212 SYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 101,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower arm ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

chassis rail and both inner sills heavily covered in underseal

nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorating

possible oil leak

rear brake pipes on rear axle greased

Pass 9 Sep 2021 100,968 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion both rear coil springs upper cups

corrosion to fuel pipe

corrosion to rear chassis rail and both inner sills at rear

corrosion to wing under bonnet on offside around battery

heavy corrosion and hole nearside rear inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear cross member/tube on nearside by spring upper cup

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper and lower covers deteriorated

offside front wiper deteriorating

oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2021 100,968 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

corrosion to fuel pipe

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion both rear coil springs upper cups

corrosion to rear chassis rail and both inner sills at rear

corrosion to wing under bonnet on offside around battery

heavy corrosion and hole nearside rear inner sill not within prescribed area

heavy corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

heavy corrosion to rear cross member/tube on nearside by spring upper cup

offside front anti roll bar drop link upper and lower covers deteriorated

offside front wiper deteriorating

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2020 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion to chassis rails and front inner wheel arch

corrosion to outer sills

corrosion to rear coil spring cup

engine light on

front shocks weak

heavy corrosion to chassis rails in more then one place

rear suspension arm bushes poor condition

Fail 25 Aug 2020 100,857 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured link broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

engine light on

front shocks weak

heavy corrosion to chassis rails more then one place inner sills and floor pans

heavy corrosion to outer sills more then one place

rear coil springs cups and mounting areas heavy corrosion

rear seat down at time of test

rear suspension bushes poor condition

struggle to get in to gear clutch poor

Pass 13 Aug 2019

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavy on edges (5.2.3 (e))

front drive shaft gaiter perished

heavy corrosion to chassis rails/rear suspension brackets/mounting areas

Pass 13 Aug 2018 100,674 miles

all tyre valves perished

anti roll bar duct covers perished

both inner sills heavy corrosion on limit

corrosion to brake pipes by load valve

heavy corrosion to chassis rails,upper top shock mountings points and inner sills

heavy corroson and hole to outer sill o/s just outside 30cm of lower seat belt mounting point

play in ball joint front

power steering pipes corroded heavy

Fail 13 Aug 2018 100,674 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

all tyre valves perished

anti roll bar duct covers perished

both inner sills heavy corrosion on limit

corrosion to brake pipes by load valve

heavy corrosion to chassis rails,upper top shock mountings points and inner sills

heavy corroson and hole to outer sill o/s just outside 30cm of lower seat belt mounting point

play in ball joint front

power steering pipes corroded heavy

Pass 15 Aug 2017 100,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

corrosion to chassis rails, sills and floorpan

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe from load valve to brake hose slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

Fail 15 Aug 2017 100,205 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill / door shut (5.2.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid level on minimum

corrosion to chassis rails, sills and floorpan

oil leak

rear metal brake pipe from load valve to brake hose slightly corroded

slight damage to nearside rear seatbelt

Pass 12 Aug 2016 98,031 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis rails

engine management light on

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn low on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 9 Aug 2016 98,030 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion to chassis rails

engine management light on

metal brake pipes slightly corroded

offside front tyre worn low on edges

slight play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,118 miles

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

corrosin to inner sill and chassis rails

side steps heavy corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 96,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

corrosin to inner sill and chassis rails

side steps heavy corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2014 94,020 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner egdes

both side steps corroded heavy

corrosion to both door shuts

corrosion to chassis and sills panels

engine management light on

play in both front wheel bearings

rear n/s outer sill heavy

Fail 22 Aug 2014 93,925 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing inner egdes

both side steps corroded heavy

corrosion to both door shuts

corrosion to chassis and sills panels

engine management light on

play in both front wheel bearings

rear n/s outer sill heavy

Pass 29 Aug 2013 91,150 miles

centre exhaust casing corroded

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

corrosion to rear chassis rail/inner sill

o/s/f brake binding

side step brackets corrded heavy

Fail 29 Aug 2013 91,147 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

centre exhaust casing corroded

corrosion to rear chassis rail/inner sill

o/s/f brake binding

side step brackets corrded heavy

Pass 14 Aug 2012 87,168 miles

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

both rear side step brackets corroded heavily

corrosion to rear chassis rails and inner sills

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Fail 9 Aug 2012 87,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

airbag light on

both rear side step brackets corroded heavily

corrosion to rear chassis rails and inner sills

n/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 10 Aug 2011 83,466 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Aug 2011 83,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,541 miles

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

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)

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

airbag light on

Fail 10 Aug 2010 79,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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)

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

airbag light on

Pass 4 Aug 2009 74,519 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 74,516 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 69,054 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

both offside brake discs rusty

nearside rear brake sticky

Pass 17 Jul 2007 63,259 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2007 63,259 miles

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 58,659 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrossion to exhaust+chassis

heavy play to front wishbone bushes

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2006 58,642 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

corrossion to chassis

heavy play to front wishbone bushes

oil leak

wipers in poor condition

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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W212 SYA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 W212 SYA, 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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W212 SYA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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