CarVerify

Free Car Check

W59 JFG

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

124,885 mi
Last recorded124,885 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW59 JFG
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2011 124,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 30 Mar 2010 123,487 miles

heavy corrosion on o/s/f brake pipes at front of o/s/f chassis rails. slight bind on n/s/r wheel. slight play in both front wheel bearings.slight corrosion on o/s/f brake pipe under wheel arch.

oil leak. play in rear anti-roll bar link arms + inner mounting bushes. strong advise corrosion to holes around both side step mounting areas.

Pass 18 May 2009 112,180 miles

play in both rear anti-roll bar link arms+ inner mounting bushes. play in o/s/f wheel bearing.front section exhaust blow.

play in steering column.n/s/f inner spot light lense missing. brake fluid near min.

Pass 24 May 2008 101,023 miles

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

two rear no plate fitted one on top of other o/s/r light lens loose

Fail 24 May 2008 101,023 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

two rear no plate fitted one on top of other o/s/r light lens loose

Pass 5 Jul 2007 92,850 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 92,850 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2006 86,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

o/s/r light lens loose †nail in o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

Pass 26 Jun 2006 86,756 miles

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

o/s/r light lens loose †nail in o/s/r and o/s/f tyres

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
Full Vauxhall Frontera reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W59 JFG is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 W59 JFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W59 JFG?

You can check the full history of W59 JFG by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W59 JFG registered?

W59 JFG is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 June 2000.

Is W59 JFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for W59 JFG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W59 JFG have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W59 JFG. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.