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P122 RKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

114,789 mi
Last recorded114,789 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 114,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2009 111,705 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 105,336 miles

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

brake fluid on min

fuel lines corroded

lpg conversion not connected

slight play at o/s front wheel

Fail 6 Feb 2008 105,322 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid on min

fuel lines corroded

lpg conversion not connected

slight play at o/s front wheel

Pass 7 Oct 2006 93,360 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 88,074 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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P122 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P122 RKX, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P122 RKX registered?

P122 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P122 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P122 RKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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