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W352 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

121,812 mi
Last recorded121,812 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW352 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 121,812 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f worn on edges and at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

rear coilsprings showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 Jul 2017 121,812 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s and n/s/f worn on edges and at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front to rear fuel pipes showing signs of corrosion

rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

rear coilsprings showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2016 119,616 miles

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

coil spring corroded o/s&n/s rear (2.4.C.1b)

o/s&n/s front&rear chassis legs showing signs of corrosion

o/s&n/s tyres wearing on edges

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 24 Jul 2014 118,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal travel?

front brake pads worn close to limit

slight play front wheel bearings

Fail 15 Jul 2014 118,042 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

front brake pads worn close to limit

n/s side step insecure

slight play front wheel bearings

Pass 21 Feb 2013 116,638 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 116,638 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 115,499 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 115,495 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 113,549 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 113,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 111,280 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 111,273 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 107,402 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 107,399 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 101,001 miles

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

both rear anti roll bar link arms lower bushes becoming worn

slight bind to n/side front brake

Pass 6 Feb 2007 92,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 86,035 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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W352 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 W352 YBU, 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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W352 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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