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W268 NVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,409 mi
Last recorded121,409 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 121,409 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL AROUND (1.1.11 (c))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play X2 FRONT. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 REAR. (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + Rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 120,402 miles

brake pipes heavily undersealed

underbody undersealed

Pass 1 Dec 2020 118,710 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 115,196 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

osr sill corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2019 115,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

osr sill corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2018
Pass 14 Jun 2017 100,710 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 89,615 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2015 87,301 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 May 2015 87,301 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 May 2014 86,362 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 85,429 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 85,429 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2012 82,325 miles

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

lense tape used nearside rear side light.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 77,839 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 70,549 miles

advise strong longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

advise strong nearly excessive movement in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link bush's

all tyres new at time of test

front fog light lenses damaged

front number plate badly cracked recommend replacement

play in both front drive shafts

rear brake performance low requires inspection

Fail 12 Apr 2010 70,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise strong longitudinal/rear metal brake pipes badly corroded

advise strong nearly excessive movement in nearside and offside rear anti-roll bar link bush's

all tyres new at time of test

front fog light lenses damaged

front number plate badly cracked recommend replacement

play in both front drive shafts

rear brake performance low requires inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2009 64,050 miles

advise strong front number plate cracked across characters

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

nearside front fog light lense cracked

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,677 miles

ADVISE STRONG PLAY IN NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS REQUIRE IMMEADIATE ADJUSTMENT

front brake discs worn

front number plate cracked across securing screw

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,965 miles

engine under tray fitted time of test

nearside cv gaitor perrished

play in nearside front wheel bearing requires attention

play in offside front wheel bearing requires attention

Pass 26 Apr 2006 47,057 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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W268 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 W268 NVV, 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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W268 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 May 2000.

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