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X531 DHE

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

61,247 mi
Last recorded61,247 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX531 DHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,247 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 61,247 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,888 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 1 Aug 2016 54,872 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 24 Jul 2015 46,659 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 39,591 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 24,979 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)

Fail 3 Jul 2013 24,979 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 23,089 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 23,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2011 20,502 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 20,502 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 17,115 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 17,115 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 14,042 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Fail 9 Jun 2009 14,018 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Pass 27 May 2008 7,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2008 7,725 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 1,550 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres side walls cracking

general corrosion to underside

n/s wiper blade split

Fail 7 Jun 2007 1,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres side walls cracking

general corrosion to underside

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 14 Feb 2006 57,532 miles

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

Cooling fan runs all the time

Pass 31 Jan 2006 57,452 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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X531 DHE is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X531 DHE, 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 X531 DHE registered?

X531 DHE is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 November 2000.

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