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W265 VEF

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,279 mi
Last recorded88,279 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW265 VEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 88,279 miles

metal brake pipes going to rear all showing slight corrosion in places. needing replaced soon

Pass 11 Jan 2008 83,542 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 83,542 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

front anti roll bar bushes worn and have slight freeplay

metal brake pipes going to rear load sensing valve showing slight corrosion

Pass 15 Dec 2006 70,317 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 70,317 miles

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

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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W265 VEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W265 VEF, 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

How do I check the history of W265 VEF?

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What year was W265 VEF registered?

W265 VEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 May 2000.

Is W265 VEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W265 VEF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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