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W453 TBM

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,395 mi
Last recorded140,395 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW453 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 140,395 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION FRONT TO REAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES

Fail 5 Aug 2019 140,390 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

SIGNS OF CORROSION FRONT TO REAR FUEL AND BRAKE PIPES

SUSPECT BAD OIL LEAKS

Pass 18 Jul 2018 133,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint dust cover deteriorated

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

Pass 28 Jul 2017 125,273 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 117,227 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,538 miles

Offside Front inner rack ball joint has slight play

Pass 31 Jul 2014 100,460 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 93,020 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 88,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 84,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 81,692 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 79,386 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 75,753 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 70,123 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 62,645 miles

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

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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W453 TBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 W453 TBM, 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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W453 TBM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 March 2000.

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