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W231 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW231 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2018

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear x member corroded (non load bearing)

Fail 7 Dec 2018

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear x member corroded (non load bearing)

Pass 13 Dec 2017 77,278 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2017 77,278 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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 74,710 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2017 74,708 miles

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

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion x member (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2015 70,112 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 65,995 miles

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

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

n/s door step insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 62,889 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 61,197 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 57,865 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 57,860 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not checked due to child restraints

Pass 1 Sep 2009 53,290 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2009 53,290 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,106 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

nearside screen washer poor

Pass 5 Dec 2007 44,987 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 39,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2005 37,344 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 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 W231 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.

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W231 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2000.

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