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P138 RKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,051 mi
Last recorded94,051 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 94,051 miles

(5) Engine leaking oil.

(5) Front metal brake pipes corroded close to limit.

(6) Nearside front top suspension joint rubber split.

(6) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

(6) Steering box Drop arm joint rubber split.

(7) Rear metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 93,511 miles

AS PREVIOUS VT32 No 482159986066 30/03/2006

Fail 30 Mar 2006 93,480 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

(6) Engine leaking oil.

(7) Drop arm joint rubber split.

(7) Nearside front top suspension joint rubber split.

(7) Slight freeplay in both front wheel bearings.

96) Front metal brake pipes corroded slightly.

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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P138 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P138 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 P138 RKX registered?

P138 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1996.

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The MOT history for P138 RKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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