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W353 RVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,641 mi
Last recorded113,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW353 RVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 105,886 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both side running boards metal bracing on underside corroded

exhaust emmissions strugled to pass

front brake pipes consealed with grease, condition unknown

grinding / scuff when nearside rear wheel rotated. i suspect from inside handbrake drum

more wear on outer edges of front tyres. i recomend alignment checked

offside front foglamp not working

petrol filter corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated, corroded, and groved

very slight movement from indicator / wipers swiches. slightly insecure

Fail 7 Jan 2014 105,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both side running boards metal bracing on underside corroded

exhaust emmissions strugled to pass

front brake pipes consealed with grease, condition unknown

grinding / scuff when nearside rear wheel rotated. i suspect from inside handbrake drum

more wear on outer edges of front tyres. i recomend alignment checked

offside front foglamp not working

petrol filter corroded

rear brake discs deteriorated, corroded, and groved

very slight movement from indicator / wipers swiches. slightly insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2013 104,898 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/f brake sticking slightly

Pass 6 Feb 2012 103,270 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 97,056 miles

several rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2011 97,055 miles

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

several rear and o/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2010 88,943 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

all brake pipes corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2009 78,684 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 73,247 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 66,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2007 66,619 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2006 64,317 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

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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W353 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W353 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 W353 RVV registered?

W353 RVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 April 2000.

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