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W547 PLK

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,377 mi
Last recorded36,377 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW547 PLK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 36,377 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2016 36,377 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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 18 Apr 2015 31,647 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 29,017 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 25,742 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 25,705 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 21,860 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 21,860 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 17,942 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 13,250 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 7,961 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 7,961 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 3,266 miles

n/s handbrake effort

wear in rear anti-roll bar link bushes borderline

Pass 16 Jan 2007 71,827 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 67,250 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 67,247 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

245/70/16 alloy wheels fitted

minor marks to screen

n/s/r tyre nail in tread

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge and tread cracking

oil leak to engine and gear box

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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W547 PLK is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W547 PLK, 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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W547 PLK is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 August 2000.

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