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W231 PHY

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,748 mi
Last recorded94,748 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 PHY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2010 94,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 94,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 85,831 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 75,716 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 67,682 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 66,377 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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W231 PHY is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 W231 PHY, 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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What year was W231 PHY registered?

W231 PHY is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W231 PHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for W231 PHY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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