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W398 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,186 mi
Last recorded80,186 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW398 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 80,186 miles

Nearside RACK KNUCKLE AS PLAY

Offside RACK KNUCKLE AS PLAY

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside RACK KNUCKLE AS PLAY

Offside RACK KNUCKLE AS PLAY

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

Pass 23 Aug 2014 75,907 miles

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

offside front link bar loose

Pass 3 Sep 2013 93,698 miles

brake pipe to rear hose corroded

play in steering rack at offside

steel brake pipe ends corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 93,694 miles

Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake pipe to rear hose corroded

play in steering rack at offside

steel brake pipe ends corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 92,942 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 92,942 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 86,310 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 79,643 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,643 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 70,779 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2008 60,429 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008

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

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

air bag light on all the time

Pass 19 Jun 2007 53,503 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,912 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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W398 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 W398 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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W398 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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