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W238 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,704 mi
Last recorded104,704 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW238 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,704 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 104,704 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 3 Jul 2014 973,343 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both sides steps corroded

front and rear both sides metal brake pipes surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

slight play both rearanti roll link arms

Pass 3 Jul 2014 973,343 miles

both sides steps corroded

front and rear both sides metal brake pipes surface corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

slight play both rearanti roll link arms

Pass 22 Jul 2013 91,088 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes corroded offside

front numberplate cracked

offside rear sill corroded

oil leak from engine

rear anti roll link arms slight play

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2012 85,701 miles

front number plate cracked

rear offside anti roll bar link arm slight play

Pass 20 Jul 2011 80,001 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 80,001 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 74,775 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 69,019 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 62,542 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

h/lamps differant colours

Pass 9 Jul 2007 56,923 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 49,918 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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W238 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W238 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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What year was W238 YBU registered?

W238 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 July 2000.

Is W238 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W238 YBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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