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W896 UGM

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

49,777 mi
Last recorded49,777 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW896 UGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2017 49,777 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (245 70 16) (4.1.E.1)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

under body of vehicle corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2016 48,912 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

gearbox oil leak

rear fuel pipes corroded

underneth surface corrosion

Fail 30 Mar 2015 48,352 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2015 48,352 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Mar 2014 17,201 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all suspension rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis rusty

rear chassis rusty

Fail 25 Mar 2014 17,201 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

all suspension rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front chassis rusty

rear chassis rusty

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,951 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

chassis rails corroded

various suspension components corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 45,951 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

chassis rails corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,398 miles

both inner and outer sills rusty

front and rear brake hose ferrells rusty

front and rear subframes rusty

front outer cv boots cracking

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel lines rusty

n/s/r brake pipe rusty and n/s/f

oil around engine

rear compensater rusty

slght grease from n/s/f cv boot

stone chip windscreen

various suspension components very rusty

Fail 27 Mar 2012 44,398 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both inner and outer sills rusty

front and rear brake hose ferrells rusty

front and rear subframes rusty

front outer cv boots cracking

front to rear brake pipes rusty

fuel lines rusty

n/s/r brake pipe rusty and n/s/f

oil around engine

rear compensater rusty

slght grease from n/s/f cv boot

stone chip windscreen

various suspension components very rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2011 41,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front to rear and cross axle brake pipes corroded

fuel lines corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2010 38,887 miles

All brake pipes corroded

Cetre exhaust is corroded holed and blowing

Engine undertray is fitted

Fail 26 Mar 2010 38,887 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

All brake pipes corroded

Cetre exhaust is corroded holed and blowing

Engine undertray is fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,993 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on chassis rails

Pass 27 Mar 2008 33,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 29,617 miles

front washers poor.

full engine undertray fitted, not all testable components fully tested.

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp.

Fail 22 Mar 2007 29,617 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front washers poor.

full engine undertray fitted, not all testable components fully tested.

o/s/r shock absorber slightly damp.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 24,394 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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W896 UGM 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 61.1%.

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 W896 UGM, 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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W896 UGM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 May 2000.

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