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W429 RBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

50,586 mi
Last recorded50,586 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW429 RBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2019 50,586 miles

Both sill step mountings excessively corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 50,586 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced in door shut (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both sill step mountings excessively corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 42,946 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 42,434 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 42,434 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,223 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 37,799 miles

front spot lights not working,slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing,o/s/f tyre outer edge worn away.

Pass 15 Aug 2014 34,975 miles

advise o/s/front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 31,692 miles

noise in steering rack when steering rocked

slight play osf nsf wheel bearings

Fail 13 Aug 2013 31,692 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

noise in steering rack when steering rocked

slight play osf nsf wheel bearings

Pass 15 Aug 2012 28,588 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 24,313 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 24,313 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 15,235 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,235 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,462 miles

all tyres showing sighns of wear

front wiper blades worn

play in osf wheel bearing

Fail 17 Aug 2009 8,462 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

all tyres showing sighns of wear

front wiper blades worn

play in osf wheel bearing

Pass 19 Aug 2008 84,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 84,043 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 81,607 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in steering column.

slight play in steering rack on offside.

Pass 16 Aug 2007 81,607 miles

slight play in steering column.

slight play in steering rack on offside.

Pass 15 Aug 2006 74,433 miles

Both front tyres low on edges

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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W429 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 W429 RBD, 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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W429 RBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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