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X281 EVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,968 mi
Last recorded144,968 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX281 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 144,968 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 136,923 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 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)

brake pipes undersealed

nearside front seatbelt retracting mechanism poor

nearside rear doorshut corroded

suspect no locking device offside front upper suspension ball joint

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

windscreen wipers smearing

Fail 12 May 2011 136,867 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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 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)

brake pipes undersealed

nearside front seatbelt retracting mechanism poor

nearside rear doorshut corroded

suspect no locking device offside front upper suspension ball joint

vehicle underside heavily undersealed

windscreen wipers smearing

Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,585 miles

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

corrosion to all rear x members

load sensing valve bracket corroded

sidestep mountings corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2009 85,384 miles

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

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

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

both rear inner door steps corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2009 85,363 miles

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

brake pipes corroding

offside front anti roll bar link worn

play in nearside wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2008 78,309 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 78,309 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2007 74,321 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 74,304 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 60,820 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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X281 EVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 X281 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 X281 EVV registered?

X281 EVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 November 2000.

Is X281 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X281 EVV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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