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W471 XNV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

154,926 mi
Last recorded154,926 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW471 XNV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 154,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear brake back plate corrdied would benefit attention

offside front body mount corrdied

Fail 17 Oct 2018 154,921 miles

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

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear brake back plate corrdied would benefit attention

offside front body mount corrdied

Pass 11 Oct 2017 142,868 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 142,868 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2016 135,760 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 134,759 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,757 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 128,554 miles

All shock absorbers weak.

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 128,528 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All shock absorbers weak.

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

Oil leaks.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 119,360 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 119,360 miles

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 6 Sep 2012 110,277 miles

All shock absorbers very weak.

Lights on off switch interfears with dash dials.

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

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

Slight rear brake judder.

Pass 6 Sep 2012 110,277 miles

All shock absorbers very weak.

Lights on off switch interfears with dash dials.

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

Slight rear brake judder.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 102,278 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 93,859 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 85,230 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 77,343 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 77,334 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 68,961 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 60,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2006 60,969 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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W471 XNV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 W471 XNV, 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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W471 XNV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 July 2000.

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