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P126 RKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,094 mi
Last recorded100,094 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 100,094 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Registration Plate Fractured,Offside Side Step & Supports Corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Cable Outer Cover Split & Corroded->Should Be renewed.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Springs,Linkages,Etc Require Lubrication.

Nearside Side Step & Supports Badly Corroded->Step Should Not Be Used.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 100,092 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Offside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Registration Plate Fractured,Offside Side Step & Supports Corroded.

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking Brake Cable Outer Cover Split & Corroded->Should Be renewed.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Springs,Linkages,Etc Require Lubrication.

Nearside Side Step & Supports Badly Corroded->Step Should Not Be Used.

Pass 13 Nov 2008 90,518 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front screen wipers starting to smear

nearside and offside side-step bars corroding

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 12 Nov 2008 90,487 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front screen wipers starting to smear

nearside and offside side-step bars corroding

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside & Offside Rear Parking Brake Cables Outer Covers Split & Corroded.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre Tread Cut,Slight Engine Oil Leak @ Cam Cover Area,Auxillary Drive Belt Perished.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 67,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking Brake Cable Outer Cover Corroded.

Pass 10 Nov 2005 61,640 miles

Exhaust Rear Pipe Corroded

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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P126 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red 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 P126 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 P126 RKX registered?

P126 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 November 1996.

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