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W309 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

119,029 mi
Last recorded119,029 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW309 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 119,029 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

Fail 21 Jan 2021 119,029 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

corrosion underneath

Pass 22 May 2019 112,737 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, outer sills/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas chassis/cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

both inner drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated/cracked and perished

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 22 May 2019 112,737 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction coming on intermittently (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills, outer sills/wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various areas chassis/cross members (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective poor (3.4 (b) (i))

both inner drive shaft inner constant velocity joint gaiters slightly deteriorated/cracked and perished

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2018 111,990 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but adequately protecting joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front inner constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,974 miles

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective clip not correctly fitted (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split but adequately protecting joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

both front inner constant velocity gaiters slightly deteriorated

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Jun 2017 110,008 miles

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. Offside has split but is adequately protecting joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak minor ()

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, wheel arch/rear door shuts (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

centre stop light not working

Fail 8 Jun 2017 109,994 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak minor ()

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

Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. Offside has split but is adequately protecting joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides, wheel arch/rear door shuts (5.2.6)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

centre stop light not working

Pass 3 Jun 2016 108,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Jun 2016 108,880 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch. (5.2.6)

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

Engine light on.

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 104,676 miles

Engine light on.

Front wipers poor.

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 102,239 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

engine light on

Pass 13 Jun 2013 98,714 miles

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

Engine light on.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Nearside front wheel tight to turn, suspect brake bindig.

Offside front tyre smooth on inner edge.

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,272 miles

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

blue smoke at 2500 rpm steady revs

eml on

Pass 16 Jun 2011 93,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,216 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 81,794 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 81,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 67,248 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight noise in steering rack

Fail 22 Jan 2007 52,923 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 52,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 42,743 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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W309 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 W309 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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W309 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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