MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front rack end has slight play
Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack boots (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Abs light on at start of mot but put out by scanner & has stayed out.
Fuel pipes corroded.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
battery light on
osf fog inop
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipes corroded.
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
adv front and rear discs worn
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake pedal travel slightly long
Offside Front Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
Offside Front Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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W489 RNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 W489 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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W489 RNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 May 2000.
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