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W501 RNA

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,699 mi
Last recorded117,699 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2014
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW501 RNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2014 117,699 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 117,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 110,736 miles

off side steering arm has play at fixings

Fail 24 Jun 2013 110,736 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

off side steering arm has play at fixings

Pass 14 Jun 2012 103,380 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 103,380 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 95,150 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 85,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

uneven wear on near side front tyre

Pass 12 May 2010 85,530 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

uneven wear on near side front tyre

Pass 9 Jun 2009 76,729 miles

Both front roll bar links showing signs of wear

Front brake pads worn

Fail 10 Apr 2008 72,023 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 72,023 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2007 66,006 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,861 miles

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

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

oil leak

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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W501 RNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 W501 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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What year was W501 RNA registered?

W501 RNA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 May 2000.

Is W501 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for W501 RNA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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