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X257 CRP

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

90,153 mi
Last recorded90,153 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 CRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2016 90,153 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Jun 2016 90,153 miles

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

Pass 28 May 2015 84,839 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2015 84,833 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear inner sills slightly corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 80,423 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise a handbrake check

servo assistant not brilliant

Fail 6 Jun 2014 80,226 miles

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

advise a handbrake check

servo assistant not brilliant

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,816 miles

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

restricted view to nearside of screen due to external intake pipe fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2013 70,812 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

restricted view to nearside of screen due to external intake pipe fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2012 64,294 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 64,216 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 62,252 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 62,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 59,324 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,147 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2009 57,104 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 50,723 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 44,979 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 44,979 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 36,714 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,541 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,541 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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X257 CRP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold 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 X257 CRP, 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 X257 CRP registered?

X257 CRP is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 2000.

Is X257 CRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for X257 CRP shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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