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W248 MUY

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

88,651 mi
Last recorded88,651 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW248 MUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 88,651 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

stone chip in windscreen

Fail 9 May 2016 88,588 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front steering rack gaiter damp

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 9 May 2015 82,508 miles

steering rack gaiters damp

various brake pipes corroded

various chassis components corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 8 May 2015 82,508 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn inner edge & perished

steering rack gaiters damp

various brake pipes corroded

various chassis components corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 76,430 miles

EML on

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2014 76,356 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2013 67,545 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 61,791 miles

ABS light intermittent on test but resumed normal operation, customer advised to have further investigations done.

Fail 9 May 2012 61,766 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

ABS light intermittent on test but resumed normal operation, customer advised to have further investigations done.

Offside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm. customer advised to replace A.S.A.P

Pass 10 May 2011 55,480 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 50,902 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 47,146 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Fail 6 May 2009 47,146 miles

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre on 3mm

Pass 30 Apr 2008 43,885 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,043 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 34,999 miles

hand brake travel poor...front wiper blades poor...slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing †

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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W248 MUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 W248 MUY, 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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W248 MUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 May 2000.

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