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W596 CHJ

2000 Opel Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

123,964 mi
Last recorded123,964 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW596 CHJ
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 123,964 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 121,148 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 121,147 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 119,499 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 107,693 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 92,245 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2008 79,980 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 68,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 54,864 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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W596 CHJ is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2000 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W596 CHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W596 CHJ registered?

W596 CHJ is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 12 May 2000.

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