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X126 BHL

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,741 mi
Last recorded130,741 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX126 BHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 130,741 miles

Anti-roll bar severely distorted Fouling OSF SHOCK ABSORBER (2.4.G.1)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH ARM BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe leaking FILLER / BREATHER PIPES (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel tank insecure bracket broken (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Valance (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded SHOCK MOUNT (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner/outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached mount damaged (2.7.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front under vehicle brake pipes corroded

general corrosion to underbody

Pass 9 Jul 2014 128,695 miles

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

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

O/S/R inner sill corroded - non structural point

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

o/s/r chassis to shock absorber surrounding area slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2013 126,321 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 122,916 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 119,659 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 119,659 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,647 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 110,222 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 110,217 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both front bearings slight play

front arb links slight wear

pads not visable

Pass 28 Sep 2007 101,641 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front shock absorber rubber mounts deteriated

general underside corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 101,641 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front shock absorber rubber mounts deteriated

general underside corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2006 94,304 miles

Offside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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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X126 BHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X126 BHL, 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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X126 BHL is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 October 2000.

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