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W304 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

148,025 mi
Last recorded148,025 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW304 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 13 Jan 2017 148,025 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

N/S front suspension is weak and not at the same level as the O/S

N/S front tyre is worn on the outer edge

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S front brake disc back plate is corroded and incomplete

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at inner wing (3.6.C.3)

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

there is damage to the windscreen over 40mm in the swept area but not within the drivers view

there is severe under body corrosion to the entire vehicle

Pass 15 Jan 2016 143,382 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

3. Slight play in nearside and offside upper ball joints.

4. Both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion.

Fail 4 Jan 2016 143,332 miles

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

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

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

1. Slight damage to front windscreen.

2. Slight play in offside front wheel bearing.

3. Slight play in nearside and offside upper ball joints.

4. Both outer sills becoming weak due to corrosion.

Pass 22 Jan 2015 132,265 miles

As per failure.

Fail 16 Jan 2015 131,763 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

1/ rear brake discs becoming corroded 2/ rear brake pads becoming worn

Pass 6 Jan 2014 117,438 miles

1/ o/s rear outer sill becoming corroded and sill backings

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 115,800 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1/ o/s outer sill becoming corroded at rear 2/ o/s step becoming corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 107,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 21 Nov 2012 107,513 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake pedal feels slightly spongy

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

unable to check wipers due to lack of water

Pass 10 Nov 2011 101,226 miles

corrosion noted to both rear outer sills

slight play noted at steering wheel

slight play/wear noted in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 6 May 2011 96,400 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

steering colum has slight play at steering wheel

Fail 6 May 2011 96,400 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

steering colum has slight play at steering wheel

Fail 27 Apr 2011 96,289 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

body & chassis has corrosion

fuel pipes corroded

near side front fog light not working

one bulb in high level brake light not working

side step mounting bars corroded & holed

Pass 16 Mar 2010 82,604 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 82,403 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 76,947 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 76,947 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

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 26 Mar 2008 75,241 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 75,241 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 73,439 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 4 Apr 2007 73,439 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 10 Apr 2006 72,052 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 72,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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W304 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 W304 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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W304 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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