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X417 VFM

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

58,315 mi
Last recorded58,315 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX417 VFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 58,315 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Serious oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 58,315 miles

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

Serious oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2012 48,876 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated and is slightly noisy

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside wingmirror cracked

offside front droplink has slight play

offside front wheel stiff

power steering pipes covered in fluid but no leak visible

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 15 Nov 2012 48,875 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system deteriorated and is slightly noisy

front brake pipes have slight corrosion

nearside wingmirror cracked

offside front droplink has slight play

offside front wheel stiff

power steering pipes covered in fluid but no leak visible

rear brake pipes have slight corrosion

Fail 22 Nov 2011 44,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 44,346 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 36,956 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine bay brake pipes starting to corrode

lower covers fitted

Pass 12 Nov 2010 36,956 miles

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

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

engine bay brake pipes starting to corrode

lower covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2009 34,724 miles

Front number plate slightly deterioated

Lower engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2008 33,030 miles

near side washer jet not working

Pass 19 Nov 2007 30,611 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 30,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 28,734 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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X417 VFM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 X417 VFM, 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 X417 VFM registered?

X417 VFM is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 October 2000.

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