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Vauxhall Frontera

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,171 cc

X438 BVJMOT history

X438 BVJ is a grey diesel Vauxhall Frontera first used on 21 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 90,159 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Dec 2024
Mileage
90,159 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 BVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Vauxhall
Model
Frontera
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,171 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 BVJ was last recorded at 90,159 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 961 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 23 Oct 2009: 5,133 miles, lower than 116,113 miles on 14 Oct 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
89,198 miles · 21 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
961 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 90,159 miles
  • 2022 – 89,198 miles
  • 2021 – 88,607 miles
  • 2020 – 85,053 miles
  • 2019 – 81,420 miles
  • 2018 – 74,892 miles
  • 2017 – 66,906 miles
  • 2016 – 60,498 miles
  • 2015 – 53,983 miles
  • 2014 – 47,095 miles
  • 2013 – 38,151 miles
  • 2012 – 29,848 miles
  • 2011 – 20,688 miles
  • 2010 – 12,383 miles
  • 2009 – 5,133 miles
  • 2008 – 116,113 miles
  • 2007 – 111,608 miles
  • 2006 – 105,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,159 miles
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Slight corrosion on outer sills and under car

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,159 miles (+961)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    90,159 miles
    Test number
    395955131890
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car

  2. Pass89,198 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    89,198 miles
    Test number
    460433541147
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on outer sills and under car

  3. Fail89,195 miles (+588)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    248457866927
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on outer sills and under car

  4. Pass88,607 miles (+3,554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    88,607 miles
    Test number
    306977865357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass85,053 miles (+3,633)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,053 miles
    Test number
    448678124424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass81,420 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    81,420 miles
    Test number
    322666278675
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail81,401 miles (+6,509)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,401 miles
    Test number
    867628130926
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch and sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass74,892 miles (+7,986)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    74,892 miles
    Test number
    598437151001
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in grease/material-slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass66,906 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    66,906 miles
    Test number
    735038017295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail66,670 miles (+6,172)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,670 miles
    Test number
    303802430621
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr

  11. Pass60,498 miles (+6,515)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    60,498 miles
    Test number
    129447671638
    • AdvisoryOffside brake pipes are corroding

  12. Pass53,983 miles (+6,888)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    53,983 miles
    Test number
    715085576989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass47,095 miles (+8,944)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    47,095 miles
    Test number
    695716994239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,151 miles (+8,303)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,151 miles
    Test number
    359398583278
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear back panel corrodded under bumper cover

  15. Pass29,848 miles8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    719930192287
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail29,848 miles (+9,160)3 failures8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,848 miles
    Test number
    888460292272
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass20,688 miles10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    488721401322
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail20,688 miles (+8,305)4 failures10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,688 miles
    Test number
    737150201361
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass12,383 miles (+7,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    12,383 miles
    Test number
    294304390228
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass5,133 miles (-110,980)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    5,133 miles
    Test number
    911516199211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,113 miles (+4,505)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    116,113 miles
    Test number
    702618888251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,608 miles (+5,767)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    503150297231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass105,841 miles (+3,426)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    105,841 miles
    Test number
    932694406386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass102,415 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    102,415 miles
    Test number
    124435556089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 BVJ

Does X438 BVJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 BVJ expired on 5 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 BVJ?
The MOT on X438 BVJ expired on 5 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 BVJ done?
X438 BVJ was recorded at 90,159 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023.
Has X438 BVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 BVJ has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on X438 BVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Oct 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X438 BVJ find?
X438 BVJ passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 1 advisory: slight corrosion on both inner and outer sills and under car.

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