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X363 MVS

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,421 mi
Last recorded90,421 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX363 MVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Nov 2016 90,421 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nail nearside rear tyre

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

Offside rear brake pipe corroded slightly

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 27 May 2016 90,362 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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

various corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Pass 16 Jun 2015 88,845 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front fog light support bar has sharp edges

various corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Fail 12 Jun 2015 88,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

front fog light support bar has sharp edges

various corrosion to chassis and vehicle components

Pass 13 Jun 2014 87,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres are a different size to fronts

various corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 87,151 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres are a different size to fronts

various corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 85,051 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 85,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 83,120 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 83,093 miles

Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,571 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 77,170 miles

Brake pipes rusty under both front wheel arches

Chassis rusty

Fuel cap needs attention.

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 77,170 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)

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

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

Brake pipes rusty under both front wheel arches

Chassis rusty

Fuel cap needs attention.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 69,080 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,079 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 47,310 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 43,907 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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X363 MVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 X363 MVS, 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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X363 MVS is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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