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X147 SAR

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,450 mi
Last recorded49,450 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX147 SAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 49,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 46,516 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 43,649 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2017 43,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2016 41,025 miles

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 41,025 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 39,230 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 37,484 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 36,628 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 35,432 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 34,228 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 33,279 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,458 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 28,768 miles

slight binding o/s/f wheel

Pass 16 Aug 2007 26,219 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 23,994 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 20,364 miles

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

Offside Inner Front 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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X147 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 X147 SAR, 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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X147 SAR is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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