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W496 ONV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,860 mi
Last recorded95,860 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2021
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW496 ONV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2021 95,860 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 95,743 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

general surface rust to exhaust system in places

general underbody corrosion in places

offside front tyre wearing low at outer edges

offside rear outer sill/inner riser seams rusted throught [not in prescribed areas]

Pass 29 May 2014 93,994 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 93,981 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,860 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis,outer,inner sills,inner rear sills,front,rear suspension,floors,rear interior roll bar mounts,rear floors,rear crossmember,rear axle brake pipes,cab mounts,

Fail 5 Jun 2013 91,859 miles

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

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s front,centre,rear chassis,outer,inner sills,inner rear sills,front,rear suspension,floors,rear interior roll bar mounts,rear floors,rear crossmember,rear axle brake pipes,cab mounts,

Pass 8 May 2012 88,882 miles

dampness around gearbox

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

outersills starting to corrode

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2012 88,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

dampness around gearbox

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

outersills starting to corrode

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2011 86,367 miles

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

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

corrosion on all under body componants

Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,550 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 83,550 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 81,918 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 81,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

chassis heavy corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2008 79,426 miles

surface corrosion o/s n/s chassis,front and rear suspension,slight play n/s front antiroll bar link,slight play rear antiroll bar link rubbers,slight play top steering column bush

Fail 19 Mar 2008 79,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

surface corrosion o/s n/s chassis,front and rear suspension,slight play n/s front antiroll bar link,slight play rear antiroll bar link rubbers,slight play top steering column bush

Pass 28 Mar 2007 68,581 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 56,745 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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W496 ONV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 W496 ONV, 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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W496 ONV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 March 2000.

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