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X278 EVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

148,478 mi
Last recorded148,478 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX278 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 148,478 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

corrosion to rear door shuts

Pass 2 Jun 2011 137,566 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 122,796 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 105,586 miles

corrosion to chassis ; rear cross member by tow bar mountings

Fail 5 Jun 2009 105,583 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to chassis ; rear cross member by tow bar mountings

Pass 9 May 2008 87,272 miles

slight corrosion to front /rear brake and fuel pipes

Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,102 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,997 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 49,980 miles

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)

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

front brake pads very low

osf tyre worn unevenly on inner edge

slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar drop link bushes

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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X278 EVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 X278 EVV, 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 X278 EVV registered?

X278 EVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 November 2000.

Is X278 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X278 EVV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does X278 EVV have outstanding finance?

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