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W916 TEF

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

30,669 mi
Last recorded30,669 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2008
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW916 TEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2008 30,669 miles

air bag warning light on dash display

brake fluid level low, close to minimum

front wiper blades show slight deterioration

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside rear footbrake slightly low effort

Fail 11 Jun 2008 30,669 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

air bag warning light on dash display

brake fluid level low, close to minimum

front wiper blades show slight deterioration

nearside front fog light inoperative

offside rear footbrake slightly low effort

Pass 22 Jun 2007 22,351 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 22,334 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

nearside front antiroll bar link has slight play

offside & nearside rear tyres show signs of cracking & perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2006 14,089 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 14,079 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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W916 TEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W916 TEF, 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 W916 TEF registered?

W916 TEF is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 July 2000.

Is W916 TEF safe to buy?

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