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W408 YBU

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

115,030 mi
Last recorded115,030 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW408 YBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2019 115,030 miles

Corrosion to brake pipe across rear axle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

handbrake only just met requirements

Fail 16 Jan 2019 115,030 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to brake pipe across rear axle

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to fuel pipes

handbrake only just met requirements

Pass 20 Dec 2017 110,978 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2017 110,977 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,952 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 102,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2015 102,462 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2014 97,312 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 97,307 miles

Nearside Rear Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber - all missing when fitted as standard (2.7.1a)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 87,224 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 82,600 miles

o/s/f track rod end slight play,both rear shockers have slight mist of oil,brake pipes surfae rust, tyres on limit, brake pads wearing low,

Pass 24 Oct 2011 77,092 miles

all brake pipes covered in substance unable to inspect them properly

child seat fitted at rear unable to check belts

ns step bar corroded

osf brake pipes surface rust

osf bumper slightly loose

osr bumper slightly loose

rear pads wearing low

Fail 22 Oct 2011 77,073 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

child seat fitted at rear unable to check belts

ns step bar corroded

osf brake pipes surface rust

osf bumper slightly loose

osr bumper slightly loose

rear pads wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,225 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 69,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 60,477 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 54,033 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 48,480 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 42,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 42,010 miles

Nearside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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W408 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 W408 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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W408 YBU is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 26 July 2000.

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