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W296 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

57,423 mi
Last recorded57,423 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW296 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 57,423 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 57,422 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front REGISTRATION PLATE CRACKED

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-BUSH HAS SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE /GEARBOX AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2025 56,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2025 56,432 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AREA (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 55,565 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 54,247 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 54,247 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 53,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides steps mountings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 53,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front both sides steps mountings corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 52,231 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 52,231 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 51,429 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges 245/ 70 / 16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 49,475 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 47,922 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 46,031 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,844 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 41,471 miles

centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 24 Feb 2014 38,592 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 35,450 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front pads bit low

Fail 25 Feb 2013 35,450 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front pads bit low

Pass 23 Feb 2012 32,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 31,064 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

air bag lamp illuminated

n/s rear tyre on limit (1.6mm)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 30,375 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 29,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 24 Sep 2007 27,868 miles

Nearside Rear 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 25 Sep 2006 24,948 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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W296 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 W296 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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W296 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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