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W556 NBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

85,517 mi
Last recorded85,517 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW556 NBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 85,517 miles

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Nov 2013 85,517 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 85,516 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake reservoir fluid level decreases after several pedal applications (3.3.C.1)

Centre Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 76,246 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 76,246 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 68,389 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and slightly blowing

slight play in steering column

steel brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,913 miles

Slight movement at top of steering column

Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,913 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight movement at top of steering column

Pass 24 Feb 2009 61,841 miles

Slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Slight movement in top of steering column

Fail 16 Feb 2009 61,841 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight movement in n/s/f anti roll bar link

Slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 12 Feb 2008 57,419 miles

Front metal brake pipes to flexi hoses rusted

Front to rear metal brake pipes rusted in places

O/s headlamp glass cracked - not affecting pattern

Slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 26 Feb 2007 53,131 miles

O/s headlamp glass cracked - not affecting patterm

Slight movement in top of steering column

Pass 27 Feb 2006 48,262 miles

O/s headlamp lens cracked

Slight clunk from steering column universal joint

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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W556 NBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 W556 NBD, 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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W556 NBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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