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W481 RNA

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,406 mi
Last recorded99,406 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW481 RNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 99,406 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 99,403 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroded along the length of the rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 99,208 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Light rusting to chassis both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 98,918 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 98,915 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Brake pipe leaking fluid (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 95,930 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

both sills repaired and have body filler - inspection difficult ,

surface rust in places underneath

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,975 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear sills have corrosion outside of prescribed areas

Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,965 miles

both sills (inner and outer ) have surface rust

Pass 27 Jan 2015 88,948 miles

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

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

both front tyres starting to crack

Pass 28 Jan 2014 87,923 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,490 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 85,358 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 79,277 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 79,277 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 74,888 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2008 71,807 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 71,807 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,397 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 66,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2006 58,298 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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W481 RNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W481 RNA, 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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W481 RNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 May 2000.

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