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X385 EVV

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

162,981 mi
Last recorded162,981 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX385 EVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2016 162,981 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported both main rear (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

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

all four brake discs slightly corroded

parking brake efficiency only just met

underside body,chassis,and components corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2015 162,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

oil leak/fuel lines corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 155,445 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

a/b/s malfunction

s/r.s malfunction

Fail 27 Nov 2014 155,404 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

a/b/s malfunction

s/r.s malfunction

Pass 11 Nov 2013 150,199 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

a/b/s malfunction s/r/s malfunction

centre stop light disconnected

Fail 1 Nov 2013 150,128 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

a/b/s malfunction s/r/s malfunction

Pass 20 Sep 2012 140,319 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged.!!!

offside tail board corroded and insecure.!!!

play on steering column.!!!

Fail 11 Sep 2012 140,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate damaged.!!!

offside tail board corroded and insecure.!!!

play on steering column.!!!

Pass 22 Sep 2011 130,421 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 130,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 122,236 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Oct 2009 113,877 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2008 108,399 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 97,489 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 89,504 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 89,504 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

offside front spotlamp glass broken, play in both front antiroll bar droplinks.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 73,854 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 73,534 miles

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

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

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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X385 EVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 X385 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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X385 EVV is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 November 2000.

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