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W871 KMW

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

111,202 mi
Last recorded111,202 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW871 KMW
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,202 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear links have worn bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes have wear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear at rear metal pipes rusting (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear discs (3.7.B.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 101,117 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,199 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,055 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chassis corroded

various steering and suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

chassis corroded

various steering and suspension components corroded

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,985 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 69,983 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,532 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 51,622 miles

osf tyre cracking/rear brake pipes corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2009 51,622 miles

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

osf tyre cracking/rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Dec 2008 49,404 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 45,778 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 42,783 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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W871 KMW is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 W871 KMW, 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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W871 KMW is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 March 2000.

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