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W495 NVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

67,462 mi
Last recorded67,462 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2018
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW495 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2018 67,462 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 67,037 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis leg (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded a front most (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced on sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded load sensing valve (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported along o/s chassis leg (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front suspension mountings becoming corroded.

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panhard rod mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive becoming excessive. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached inner section and mountings (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear both o/s and n/s handbrake shoe mounting plates becoming corroded.

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres on tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Under side suspension and chassis components corrosion advancing and should be strictly monitored.

Pass 30 Jul 2017 65,045 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2017 65,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 64,341 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 62,759 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 62,759 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2014 59,983 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 57,131 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2012 51,791 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 51,789 miles

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

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

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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front to rear brake pipes corroded to rear of vehicle

Pass 25 May 2011 58,462 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 58,462 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 May 2010 76,192 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 52,915 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

rear link rods slight play at rubber bushes...........air bag light on...........

Pass 3 Apr 2009 46,356 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,907 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 43,907 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 37,601 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 37,601 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 30,415 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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W495 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol 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 W495 NVV, 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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W495 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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