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W297 RBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,589 mi
Last recorded105,589 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW297 RBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 105,589 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 105,589 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 94,326 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,637 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 87,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 77,952 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear no plate cracked

Fail 7 Jan 2008 77,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r light unit damaged

rear no plate cracked

Pass 14 Aug 2006 65,333 miles

front no. plate cracked

outer cv boots cracking

play in front wheels

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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W297 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W297 RBD, 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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What year was W297 RBD registered?

W297 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

Is W297 RBD safe to buy?

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