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P146 RKX

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,085 mi
Last recorded79,085 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP146 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,085 miles

all side step bracketscorroded

both dip beams poor image

both front flexi ferrels corroded

both rear brake discs worn and pads low

both rear hub back plates corroded

engine oil leak

fuel tank frame badly corroded

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

long travel in footbrake

o/s rear tyre cracking

play in top of steering column

rear diff oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

transmission oil leak rear seal

Fail 19 Apr 2012 79,085 miles

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

all side step bracketscorroded

both dip beams poor image

both front flexi ferrels corroded

both rear brake discs worn and pads low

both rear hub back plates corroded

engine oil leak

fuel tank frame badly corroded

general corrosion to front and rear suspension areas

long travel in footbrake

o/s rear tyre cracking

play in top of steering column

rear diff oil leak

slight play in both front wheel bearings

transmission oil leak rear seal

Pass 18 Apr 2011 76,371 miles

both running board arms corroded

engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

fuel tank cover corroded

slight travel in foot brake

Fail 14 Apr 2011 76,346 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both running board arms corroded

engine gearbox and diff oil leaks

foot brake travel suspect front caliper slides

fuel tank cover corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2010 73,894 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine/transmission leaks

front tyres uneven wear cracking in treads/possible front wheel alignment required

front wipers poor

offside front indicator lamp slightly insecure

rear diff oil leaks

rear tyres cracking in treads

Pass 16 Apr 2009 71,126 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

diff pan leaking

engine oil leaks/transmission leaks

offside rear tyre nail in tread

offside wiper blade torn

play in steering column top joint

slight play in steering box

tailgate lock

washers poor

Pass 24 Apr 2008 67,905 miles

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

gearbox tail shaft oil seal minor leak

minor play in steering box

slight play in top of steering colum joint

Pass 29 May 2007 66,258 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 61,819 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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P146 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P146 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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P146 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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