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W863 VAR

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,038 mi
Last recorded94,038 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW863 VAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 94,038 miles

Nail in the shoulder of the nearside front tyre.>>> Both front tyres worn on the edges.>>> Front number plate damaged.>>> Nearside front tyre valve cap missing.>>> Air bag warning light on.

STRONG ADVISE>>> Front and rear brakes worn low.

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 94,038 miles

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

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

Nail in the shoulder of the nearside front tyre.>>> Both front tyres worn on the edges.>>> Front number plate damaged.>>> Nearside front tyre valve cap missing.>>> Air bag warning light on.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

STRONG ADVISE>>> Front and rear brakes worn low.

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 86,961 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 86,961 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,044 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 79,044 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,933 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 62,730 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 55,336 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 47,173 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 38,339 miles

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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W863 VAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W863 VAR, 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 W863 VAR registered?

W863 VAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 March 2000.

Is W863 VAR safe to buy?

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