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X226 FUY

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,205 mi
Last recorded70,205 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX226 FUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,205 miles

o/s/f body mounting corroded

o/s/r outer sill corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,885 miles

eml light on

Pass 12 Nov 2015 69,385 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 69,383 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 69,647 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 68,344 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

underside rusty condition

Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,985 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 65,484 miles

underbody rusty condition

Fail 13 Dec 2012 65,484 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

underbody rusty condition

Pass 6 Dec 2011 60,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 57,852 miles

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

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

rear foot brake just met requirements

underbody rusty condition

Pass 27 Nov 2009 53,199 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 50,696 miles

Slight play in stearing and suspension bushes. Surface rust on chassi running gear.

Fail 22 Dec 2008 50,696 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight play in stearing and suspension bushes. Surface rust on chassi running gear.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 45,473 miles

chassis exhaust & running gear show signs of heavy surface corrosion.

Pass 17 Oct 2006 40,070 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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X226 FUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 X226 FUY, 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 X226 FUY registered?

X226 FUY is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 November 2000.

Is X226 FUY safe to buy?

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