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Y20 PEL

2000 Opel Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

103,283 mi
Last recorded103,283 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY20 PEL
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 103,283 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 103,283 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 99,695 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 93,832 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 86,060 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 86,023 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 79,911 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 73,166 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 63,208 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 55,877 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 May 2006 50,267 miles

both headlamps starting to fade

n/s front corner dameged

How Reliable is the Opel Frontera?

Based on 1,170 MOT tests across 140 vehicles.

68.3%
Pass Rate
4,595
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
140
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 91
position lamp(s) not working 47
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 37
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33
Registration plate lamp not working 29
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Y20 PEL is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2000 Opel Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 67,794 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Frontera fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 91 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y20 PEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Frontera typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 26 years old, this Opel Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y20 PEL registered?

Y20 PEL is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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The MOT history for Y20 PEL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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