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W229 ORP

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,634 mi
Last recorded111,634 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW229 ORP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 111,634 miles

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded need changing starting

no warning lights on dash time of test

Fail 8 Dec 2018 111,626 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

n/s & o/s chassis corrosion starting

n/s/f & o/s/f brake pipes corroded need changing starting

Pass 20 Dec 2016 107,481 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 107,321 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag lamp on (5.4.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 102,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 99,003 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 94,996 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 94,994 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 93,802 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,759 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,069 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 6 Sep 2011 92,065 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 52,363 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2010 52,363 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 49,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 46,083 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 42,069 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

air bag light on

Fail 18 May 2007 41,954 miles

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

milage display sometimes not working.

Pass 14 Jun 2006 41,155 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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W229 ORP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 W229 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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W229 ORP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 April 2000.

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