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W351 VTT

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,222 mi
Last recorded128,222 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW351 VTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 128,222 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 128,222 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Wheel stiff to rotate (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Brake back plate in poor condition

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 127,831 miles

Front shock absorbers weak

Rear shock absorbers weak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 127,825 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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Front bull bar loose

Front shock absorbers weak

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

Rear shock absorbers weak

Pass 10 Mar 2015 127,507 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2014 125,534 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2013 123,719 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 120,895 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 83,333 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 83,333 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009
Fail 25 Jul 2009

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 72,601 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 71,197 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 71,197 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 65,284 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2007 65,284 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 58,926 miles

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

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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W351 VTT is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 W351 VTT, 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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W351 VTT is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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