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W289 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,870 mi
Last recorded104,870 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW289 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 104,870 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 104,870 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 96,029 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 96,029 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,021 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 May 2008 85,095 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 81,273 miles

2 x front drop links slight play

2x front wheel brg slight play

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all frontbrake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear brake imbalance

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 31 Aug 2007 81,273 miles

2 x front drop links slight play

2x front wheel brg slight play

all frontbrake pipes slight corrosion

o/s/r tyre nail in tread

rear brake imbalance

rear brake pipes slight corrosion

Pass 18 Dec 2006 76,466 miles

corrosion build up on metal brake pipes at front of vehicle

engine management light staying on

slight play in both front hubs

Fail 18 Dec 2006 76,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion build up on metal brake pipes at front of vehicle

engine management light staying on

slight play in both front hubs

Pass 13 Dec 2005 65,662 miles

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

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

oil leak from rear axle n/s hub seal

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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W289 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 W289 YBU, 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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W289 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 July 2000.

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