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W166 CBL

2000 Opel Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,930 mi
Last recorded28,930 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW166 CBL
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 28,930 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2008 28,930 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 24,321 miles

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 23 Nov 2006 24,364 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers worn / still clearing screen o.k

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 24 Nov 2005 22,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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W166 CBL is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W166 CBL, 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 W166 CBL registered?

W166 CBL is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 30 May 2000.

Is W166 CBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for W166 CBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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