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W246 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

53,652 mi
Last recorded53,652 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW246 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,652 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in steering column (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 53,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped fouling body (3.6.B.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play in steering column (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 51,720 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2016 51,720 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL REAR X3 (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR BY O/S INNER FRONT CHASSIS LEG (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 49,810 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 49,810 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2014 47,762 miles

Rear brake discs worn/pitted

Slight play in both front wheel bearings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2013 46,216 miles

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

advise under car and suspension components rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Mar 2013 46,216 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise under car and suspension components rusty

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 45,764 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 44,823 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 44,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,778 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 40,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,890 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 38,134 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 36,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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W246 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W246 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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W246 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 July 2000.

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