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W256 ONV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,098 mi
Last recorded56,098 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW256 ONV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2012 56,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,092 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 49,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 43,416 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 70,519 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 95,077 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 95,077 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Tow bar cover missing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 85,618 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 67,590 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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W256 ONV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 W256 ONV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W256 ONV registered?

W256 ONV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W256 ONV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W256 ONV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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