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W268 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

113,135 mi
Last recorded113,135 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW268 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 113,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 109,853 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 109,769 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 105,431 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2011 105,428 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front brake pads wearing low

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,878 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 95,195 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 95,195 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 87,805 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 87,795 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brake pedal long travel,close to limits.

Pass 30 Apr 2008 78,420 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 78,420 miles

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

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

Long brake pedal travel

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 67,836 miles

Both front wipers starting to split slightly on ends

Both outer driveshaft gaiters starting to perish

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 May 2006 59,781 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 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W268 RVV, 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 W268 RVV registered?

W268 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W268 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W268 RVV shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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