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W766 NVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,309 mi
Last recorded74,309 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW766 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 74,309 miles

free play in top steering column mounting

slight wear in nearside rear suspension link bush

Fail 9 Feb 2017 74,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

free play in top steering column mounting

slight wear in nearside rear suspension link bush

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,216 miles

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

Offside Front 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 15 Feb 2016 72,204 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 5 Feb 2015 69,962 miles

slight wear in top steering column mounting

slight wear nearside and offside rear torsion bar mounting bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2015 69,933 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

slight wear in top steering column mounting

slight wear nearside and offside rear torsion bar mounting bushes

Pass 6 Feb 2014 66,488 miles

slight bind on nearside front brake

slight wear in nearside and offside rear torsion bar mounting bushes

slight wear in top steering column mounting

Pass 5 Feb 2013 66,225 miles

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

slight wear in nearside snd offside rear torsion bar mounting bushes

slight wear in top steering column mounting

Fail 6 Feb 2012 65,750 miles

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

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

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

slight free play in top steering column mounting

Pass 6 Feb 2012 65,750 miles

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

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

slight free play in top steering column mounting

Pass 9 Feb 2011 61,901 miles

air bag light on

slight free play in top steering column mounting assembly

Pass 22 Feb 2010 59,209 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight free play in top steering column mounting area

Pass 6 Feb 2009 54,536 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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

hand brake travel high

Pass 19 Feb 2008 51,901 miles

hand brake travel

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Fail 19 Feb 2008 51,901 miles

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

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

hand brake travel

slight exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 1 Mar 2007 48,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 48,816 miles

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

slight free play in rear anti roll bar o/s inner bush and o/side link bushes

some free play in steering column adjuster mechanism

windscreen damaged but not within wiper sweep

Pass 6 Feb 2006 45,784 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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W766 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W766 NVV, 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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W766 NVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 May 2000.

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