MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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)
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
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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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