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W183 XMA

2000 Opel Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

107,625 mi
Last recorded107,625 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW183 XMA
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 107,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 107,625 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 107,152 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play Idler arm (2.2.B.1g)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 105,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load button has to be pressed to lock belt into stalk (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

steering Intermediate drop arm pivot has slight play

Fail 19 Jan 2017 105,082 miles

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)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load button has to be pressed to lock belt into stalk (5.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

steering Intermediate drop arm pivot has slight play

Pass 1 Feb 2016 101,126 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 100,949 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,581 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 90,653 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 90,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 90,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 84,310 miles

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

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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W183 XMA is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W183 XMA, 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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W183 XMA is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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