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X256 CVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

137,595 mi
Last recorded137,595 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX256 CVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 137,595 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres have perished sidewalls

light corrosion on chassis

rear cross member is corroded but is non-structural

Pass 10 Mar 2016 134,287 miles

Engine management light on.

Middle stop light.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pipes getting rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 134,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Engine management light on.

Middle stop light.

Oil leak.

Rear brake pipes getting rusty.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 131,668 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 2 Mar 2015 131,668 miles

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine management light on.

Pass 10 Mar 2014 129,166 miles

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

Second hand speedo fitted at 104578 miles 10/03/2014 showing new mileage of 129166 miles

Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,578 miles

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 99,912 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2013 99,781 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012
Fail 27 Feb 2012 96,199 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 92,362 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,362 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside front wearing low on edges

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 1 Jun 2010 91,605 miles

rusty rear brake pipes x4

rusty rear of subframe

Fail 27 May 2010 91,605 miles

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

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

rusty rear brake pipes x4

rusty rear of subframe

Pass 18 Jun 2009 93,124 miles

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

o/s/f mirrior taped up

rusty n/s/r brake pipe

Fail 27 May 2009 92,651 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s mirror taped up

rusty n/s/r brake pipes

Pass 28 May 2008 84,919 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2008 84,919 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 76,355 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low

o/s mirror taped up. but ok.

Pass 3 May 2006 66,455 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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X256 CVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 X256 CVV, 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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X256 CVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 9 November 2000.

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