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W257 ORP

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,895 mi
Last recorded111,895 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW257 ORP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 111,895 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 106,019 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 100,707 miles

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

noise from engine

Fail 23 Jul 2010 100,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

noise from engine

Pass 13 Jul 2009 96,608 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2009 96,608 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 91,600 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 86,378 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 86,349 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 79,119 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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W257 ORP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 W257 ORP, 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 W257 ORP registered?

W257 ORP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 April 2000.

Is W257 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for W257 ORP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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