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X477 PSA

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

166,488 mi
Last recorded166,488 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX477 PSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 May 2017 166,488 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Fuel system component insecure fuel filter and fuel pipes (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure near side rear bolt not secure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings body mount bracket corrode and holed (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure bracket cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped all brake pipes at rear (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis both n/s and o/s chassis support bushes (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Inner wing corrode and holed

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure ()

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

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

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

slight play steering

Pass 16 Mar 2016 162,903 miles

brtake fluid level low

n/s/r bumper inseure

o/s/f ball joint cover split

o/sd outer sill holed

Fail 14 Mar 2016 162,878 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

brtake fluid level low

n/s/r bumper inseure

o/s/f ball joint cover split

o/sd outer sill holed

Pass 26 Feb 2015 150,148 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 152,736 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2014 142,739 miles

BRAKE PIPES PAINTED

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

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

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)

STEERING PIPES RUSTY

Fail 26 Feb 2014 142,737 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

BRAKE PIPES PAINTED

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

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

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)

STEERING PIPES RUSTY

Pass 19 Jan 2013 142,086 miles

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

advise abs warning lamp on

Pass 7 Dec 2011 136,628 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 136,618 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 128,385 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 128,313 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 118,391 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 106,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 93,850 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 93,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 78,887 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 63,093 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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X477 PSA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 X477 PSA, 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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X477 PSA is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 December 2000.

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