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W518 UGF

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,525 mi
Last recorded52,525 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW518 UGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2016 52,525 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 52,117 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f headlight has stone chip damage

n/s/r tyre approaching wear indicators

surface corrosion along entire length of exhaust system

surface corrosion to underbody and general components

Pass 28 May 2013 51,522 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2013 51,519 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)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 May 2012 49,076 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 45,578 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 44,379 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 44,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake pipe coroding

travel in hand brake lever

Pass 2 Mar 2007 40,178 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 40,178 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 35,487 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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W518 UGF is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 W518 UGF, 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 W518 UGF registered?

W518 UGF is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W518 UGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W518 UGF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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