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X809 SFC

2000 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,343 mi
Last recorded97,343 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2017
Typical for 2000 Vauxhall Frontera76,256 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX809 SFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2017 97,343 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear + offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively + slight bind (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stand holding clip broken

both front wiper blades split at ends

corrosion all underside

dashboard comes to life when lights are switched on

engine + gearbox oil leaks

engine coolant below minimum

front numberplate damaged at top

nearside of front anti roll bar close to shock absorber

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm + slightly perishing

offside rear tyre on 3mm + perishing

windscreen washers poor output

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,341 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both 'D' bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged both) (badly perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Speedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside rear + offside front (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively + slight bind (3.7.B.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

bonnet stand holding clip broken

both front wiper blades split at ends

corrosion all underside

dashboard comes to life when lights are switched on

engine + gearbox oil leaks

engine coolant below minimum

front numberplate damaged at top

nearside of front anti roll bar close to shock absorber

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm + slightly perishing

offside rear tyre on 3mm + perishing

windscreen washers poor output

Pass 8 Jun 2016 93,364 miles

Engine has various oil leaks

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 90,397 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 26 May 2015 90,397 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2014 86,547 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 May 2014 86,547 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2013 79,462 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 May 2013 79,455 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2012 75,156 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2012 75,125 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,367 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,392 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 52,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,392 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 49,878 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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 46,281 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 42,915 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside wiper blade rubber starting to split.

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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X809 SFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 X809 SFC, 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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X809 SFC is a 2000 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 2000.

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