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W338 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

96,416 mi
Last recorded96,416 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 96,416 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 89,489 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 89,487 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint N/S/F (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE REARS (2.4.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings O/S OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDE REARS (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe excessively corroded N/S/ REAR INNER PIPE (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded REAR AXLE PIPES (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONTS (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded BOTH SIDE FRONT INNERS (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 82,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 23 May 2014 82,122 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2013 70,828 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2013 70,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 56,196 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 52,064 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 46,896 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 46,896 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,749 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 36,523 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 30,967 miles

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)

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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W338 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 W338 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 W338 RVV registered?

W338 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

Is W338 RVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W338 RVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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