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W407 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

107,923 mi
Last recorded107,923 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW407 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,923 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,096 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All components heavily undersealed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 96,856 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 96,856 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 92,515 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 92,044 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 89,301 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,272 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 86,705 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 78,115 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 73,267 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 67,496 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 60,630 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 53,383 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,486 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 38,828 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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W407 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 W407 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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W407 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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