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X524 GBD

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,894 mi
Last recorded114,894 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2013
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX524 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2013 114,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2012 104,236 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2011 96,733 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 89,264 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2010 89,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2009 87,005 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jan 2008 76,213 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 63,931 miles

o/s fog lamp damaged

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

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2007 63,931 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust system corroded

o/s fog lamp damaged

o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 Jan 2006 60,431 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 60,427 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s/f fog light lens broken

oil leak

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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X524 GBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 3,165cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X524 GBD, 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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X524 GBD is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 September 2000.

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