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W277 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

91,147 mi
Last recorded91,147 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW277 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2016 91,147 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 94,265 miles

various brake pipes rusty

Pass 9 May 2014 90,600 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 89,700 miles

front tyres low / engine management light on

Fail 18 Apr 2013 89,628 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 84,731 miles

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

some corrosion to steel brake pipes along nearside chassis

Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,730 miles

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

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake readings on the low side (n/s/r130) (o/s/r160)

some corrosion to steel brake pipes along nearside chassis

Pass 19 Nov 2010 82,272 miles

some corrosion to steel brake supply pipes alongtail section offside chassis to rear brakes

Pass 26 Oct 2009 80,575 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 80,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 77,285 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 74,888 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2006 69,729 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 64,296 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Fail 28 Oct 2005 64,294 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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W277 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 W277 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.

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W277 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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