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W346 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

105,007 mi
Last recorded105,007 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW346 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 105,007 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

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

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

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

POWER STEERING PIPES CORRODED

REAR FUEL LINES BADLY CORRODED (dangerous)

SUSPENSION PARTS CORRODED

Fail 10 Jun 2011 104,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all brake hose ferrules corroded

play in both front hubs

play in steering rack inner joints

power steering pipes corroded

rear suspension coil springs corroded (fairly advanced corrosion)

various areas of corrosion under vehicle

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2010 97,584 miles

both front to rear brake pipes corroded by fuel tank and above rear axle

both wipers starting to split

clutch fluid slightly low

n/s/f tyre close to limit and wearing unevenly

o/s/f flitch brake pipe under wing starting to corrode (small one)

possible oil leak on engine?

rear wiper worn

rev. counter inoperative

slight movement in both front wheel bearings

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 20 Feb 2009 88,538 miles

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

possible slight leak from n/s steering rack boot area

rev counter inoperative

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links and "D" bushes

slight movement in top of steering column

Fail 20 Feb 2009 88,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front to rear brake pipes starting to corrode at rear

possible slight leak from n/s steering rack boot area

rev counter inoperative

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop links and "D" bushes

slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 6 Mar 2008 77,120 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 70,843 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jan 2007 70,843 miles

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,382 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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W346 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W346 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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W346 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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