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W48 VUM

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,802 mi
Last recorded84,802 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW48 VUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,802 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,802 miles

Nearside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 83,534 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 83,534 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 81,474 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 81,474 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 77,817 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 74,107 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 74,107 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 70,651 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 70,651 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 66,291 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 66,291 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 59,118 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,180 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 52,569 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,453 miles

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

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

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

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

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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W48 VUM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver 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 W48 VUM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W48 VUM registered?

W48 VUM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 March 2000.

Is W48 VUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for W48 VUM shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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