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X778 VJK

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

113,495 mi
Last recorded113,495 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX778 VJK
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 113,495 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint NEARSIDE and OFFSIDE (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F and N/S/R and O/S/R tyres are worn close to legal limit

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

under-side of vehicle is slightly corroded

under-trays fitted obscuring some under-side components

Fail 19 Jan 2016 113,160 miles

Brake load sensing valve obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases unable to carry out emissions test (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step/sill end (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack insecure both mounting bushes worn (2.2.B.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front shock absorber bushes deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread

Offside Front cv boot perished

Offside Rear doorstep/sill end corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Rear Upper trailing arms bushes deteriorated

Rear chassis corroded

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear tyres perished and low on tread

Rear unable to check brake pads

oil leak

slight play in both front and rear anti roll bar bushes and linkages

slight play in steering rack

wiper and indicator stalks slightly insecure

Fail 14 Jan 2015 104,692 miles

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

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

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

brake pads wearing thin.

brake pedal has considerable travel on first application.

nearside CV boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

slight fluctuations in nearside rear brake test readings.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Pass 14 Jan 2015 104,692 miles

brake pads wearing thin.

brake pedal has considerable travel on first application.

nearside CV boot insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

slight fluctuations in nearside rear brake test readings.

slight play in both front wheel bearings.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 104,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

brake pedal has considerable travel on first application.

slight play in front wheel bearings.

some fluctuations in nearside rear brake readings.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 97,954 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 97,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012
Fail 14 Nov 2012 88,838 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 83,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 83,802 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 77,726 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 77,726 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 71,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 66,062 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 66,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 60,173 miles

O/Step support pipe excessivly corroded

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,171 miles

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

O/Step support pipe excessivly corroded

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

Fail 22 Nov 2007 60,171 miles

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

O/S step support pipe excessively corroded

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,722 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 46,393 miles

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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X778 VJK is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 X778 VJK, 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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X778 VJK is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 November 2000.

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