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W308 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

163,665 mi
Last recorded163,665 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW308 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 163,665 miles

o/side front disc condition

rear body member excessive corrosion

slight movement o/side rear roll bar link

Fail 11 May 2016 163,560 miles

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 Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer (5.2.6)

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

o/side front disc condition

rear body member excessive corrosion

slight movement o/side rear roll bar link

Pass 6 May 2015 155,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 1 May 2014 146,336 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2014 146,336 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 139,494 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 139,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2012 136,776 miles

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 18 May 2011 123,185 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 112,744 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 112,667 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 104,684 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 104,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 22 May 2008 99,201 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 99,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 92,733 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 87,498 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2006 87,498 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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W308 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 W308 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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What year was W308 RVV registered?

W308 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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