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W371 PLB

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,238 mi
Last recorded138,238 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW371 PLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 138,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 138,238 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 138,022 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2017 138,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 126,145 miles

Fuel line metal pipe have surface corrosion

Oil leak

Rear (Both Sides)Anti roll bar D bushes have slight play

Rear (both n/ & o/s )Anti roll bar bushes have slight free play

Rear coil Springs corroded (Both sides)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded and greased

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2014 113,921 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2014 113,916 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 105,361 miles

slight wear on rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 10 Jun 2013 105,361 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

slight wear on rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,458 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 94,100 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 90,962 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 87,952 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,768 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 80,182 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 73,308 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 73,308 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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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W371 PLB is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 W371 PLB, 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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W371 PLB is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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