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X237 KBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,835 mi
Last recorded72,835 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX237 KBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 72,835 miles

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

exhaust manifold blowing

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Fail 30 Jul 2012 72,835 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear anti-roll bar bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2011 53,539 miles

Advise brake pipe corrosion started in places

Advise engine lite illuminated

Advise movement in nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Advise movement in steering coloumn top bearing borderline

Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,600 miles

front and rear brake disks slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2010 41,599 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

airbag lamp on

alternator not charging

check engine lamp on

engine misfire

front and rear brake discs corroding

headgasket failure

Pass 6 Jun 2007 37,389 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 37,389 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

check engine warning lamp on

Pass 2 Mar 2006 33,277 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

coolant leaking

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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X237 KBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 X237 KBD, 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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X237 KBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 December 2000.

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