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X149 CAO

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,581 mi
Last recorded47,581 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2015
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX149 CAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,581 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 46,179 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 46,176 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 43,994 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Sep 2013 43,991 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2012 40,767 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 35,799 miles

front discs are lipped slightly

Fail 13 Sep 2011 35,799 miles

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

front discs are lipped slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2010 28,927 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 7 Sep 2009 21,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 13,904 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,912 miles

advise changing the os front anti roll bar link

Pass 14 Sep 2006 1 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 1 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X149 CAO is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 X149 CAO, 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 X149 CAO registered?

X149 CAO is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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