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W200 OLU

2000 Opel Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,794 mi
Last recorded77,794 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 2000 Opel Frontera67,794 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW200 OLU
MakeOpel
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 77,794 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 77,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

tyre o/s front slight wear on inside

Fail 26 Feb 2009 71,317 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 26 Feb 2009 71,317 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

nearside rear door does not open

Pass 4 Apr 2008 64,126 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,126 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 55,519 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 55,515 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 48,582 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 48,582 miles

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

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W200 OLU is a 2000 Opel Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 W200 OLU, 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 W200 OLU registered?

W200 OLU is a 2000 Opel Frontera, first registered on 24 July 2000.

Is W200 OLU safe to buy?

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