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W242 OAB

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

70,023 mi
Last recorded70,023 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW242 OAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2017 70,023 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2015 65,591 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 61,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 59,976 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 59,969 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,562 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 57,483 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 53,290 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,590 miles

front number plate cracked

slight play offside inner rack joint

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 11 May 2009 44,025 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 40,281 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 34,872 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 29,402 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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W242 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 W242 OAB, 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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W242 OAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 May 2000.

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