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W779 XJO

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,841 mi
Last recorded143,841 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW779 XJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2011 143,841 miles

both front tyres wearing low

offside rear brake disc worn thin

slight play in offside front anti roll bar droplink balljoint

slight play in offside front wheel bearing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 138,789 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2010 138,764 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 134,706 miles

nearside lowerballjoint boot split

Fail 16 Apr 2009 134,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 13,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2007 130,071 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

air bag on

engine lamp on

Pass 2 Aug 2006 119,141 miles

air bag light on

Fail 1 Aug 2006 119,141 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

air bag light on

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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W779 XJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red 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 W779 XJO, 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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What year was W779 XJO registered?

W779 XJO is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 May 2000.

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