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W276 VBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,055 mi
Last recorded76,055 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW276 VBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,055 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2016 76,055 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded running along inside of offside chassis box section (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 69,836 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 62,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2014 62,973 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2013 59,667 miles

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

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

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

all brake pipes corroded

all fuel pipes corroded

rear brake discs corroded and worn

steering rack damp

Pass 15 Mar 2012 52,271 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

battery loose

nearside rear back plate corroded/missing

Pass 9 Mar 2011 49,348 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 46,344 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 43,721 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 40,951 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 34,820 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 34,820 miles

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 67,910 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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W276 VBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 W276 VBD, 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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W276 VBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 20 June 2000.

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