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W291 NAB

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

80,283 mi
Last recorded80,283 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW291 NAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 80,283 miles

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1n)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 80,283 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2016

Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 78,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all 4 road tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 1 Apr 2015 78,090 miles

all 4 road tyres showing signs of perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 78,064 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2012 78,040 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 77,919 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 77,911 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 77,544 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 18 Jan 2010 77,466 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 77,459 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 68,678 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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W291 NAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 W291 NAB, 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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W291 NAB is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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