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W97 LBJ

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

56,666 mi
Last recorded56,666 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW97 LBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 56,666 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to fully check seat belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to fully check seat belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 56,666 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to fully check seat belt ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test unable to fully check seat belt ()

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 55,973 miles

Front Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively both joints worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill corroded rear end (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 54,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 53,785 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 53,086 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D'bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 52,088 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front tyre cracked in tread

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front tyre cracked in tread

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to tee piece (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 49,808 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (rear end) to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear ( rear end ) to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material compensator to flex hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 47,887 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2018 47,271 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 46,671 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 45,631 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 44,674 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jan 2014 43,643 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 42,555 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 41,434 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 39,668 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 37,922 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 36,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 33,839 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 31,711 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 28,822 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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W97 LBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 W97 LBJ, 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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W97 LBJ is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 March 2000.

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