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W482 LFS

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,742 mi
Last recorded95,742 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW482 LFS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 95,742 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 95,739 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on axle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2017 95,685 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2 pipes running along offside of chassis all the way From front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe inadequately supported 2 pipes running to rear along offside of chassis (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim Rotational tyre fitted wrong way round (4.1.D.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened Inner Face (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Bracket for brake compensator is corroded but not weakened

Fuel filler neck pipes are corroded

Gear box mount insecure missing 1 nut other nut is loose

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Located in near side wheel arch (2.3.2)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes,rear section,on chassic rail. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc. (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear sets of pads. (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 79,832 miles

front number plate showing signs of deteriation.

near side front fog lamp glass broken.

Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,793 miles

front to rear brake pipes not in all clips

front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode

rear number plate slightly obscured by towing hitch

slight blow from exhaust middle/rear join

Fail 28 Jan 2014 68,737 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

front to rear brake pipes not in all clips

front to rear fuel lines starting to corrode

rear number plate slightly obscured by towing hitch

slight blow from exhaust middle/rear join

Pass 18 Jan 2013 62,027 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 62,027 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2012 55,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 46,951 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 39,977 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 39,977 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,732 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,570 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 25,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 19,322 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 11,325 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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W482 LFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W482 LFS, 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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W482 LFS is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 March 2000.

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