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W97 GCC

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,386 mi
Last recorded82,386 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 GCC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2015 82,386 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 78,861 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 77,390 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 76,103 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2011 73,171 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 64,748 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 57,505 miles

c.v boots cracked

exhaust corroded

front no plate damaged

offside rear brake disc worn

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Aug 2008 57,505 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

c.v boots cracked

exhaust corroded

front no plate damaged

offside rear brake disc worn

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Aug 2007 50,991 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

nearside front c.v boot cracked & slight grease leak from inner clip

offside front c.v boot cracked

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

slight play in steering column

Fail 1 Aug 2007 50,991 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

front no plate cracked

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front c.v boot cracked & slight grease leak from inner clip

offside front c.v boot cracked

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

slight play in steering column

Fail 17 Jul 2006 38,294 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning light on

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 17 Jul 2006 38,294 miles

airbag warning light on

chip in windscreen

exhaust system corroded

slight play in steering column

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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W97 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W97 GCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was W97 GCC registered?

W97 GCC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 May 2000.

Is W97 GCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for W97 GCC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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