MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,584 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front door check strap insecure
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front door check strap insecure
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Both front indicator outer lenses missing
Both rear handbrake cables corroded on outer sleeves
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both front indicator outer lenses missing
Both rear handbrake cables corroded on outer sleeves
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front window not working
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
all underside components corroded
drivers seat worn
engine oil below min toped up 2ltrs oil
handbrake cables badly worn reqs replacing soon
temp fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/65/16 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front window not working
Oil leak ()
Spare tyre defective ()
all underside components corroded
drivers seat worn
engine oil below min toped up 2ltrs oil
handbrake cables badly worn reqs replacing soon
temp fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight play detected in upper steering column
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both side steps seriously corroded
drivers seat worn slight movement
hand brake cables worn
nearside front door check broken
play in steering colomb top bush
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both side steps seriously corroded
drivers seat worn slight movement
hand brake cables worn
nearside front door check broken
play in steering colomb top bush
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear handbrake cales worn
drivers seat worn
engine oil slightly low
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear handbrake cales worn
drivers seat worn
engine oil slightly low
both handbrake cables worn
drivers seat has slight movement
slightly cracked front no plate
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)
drivers seat has slight movement
slightly cracked front no plate
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
both handbrake cables worn
slight cracks front no plate
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both handbrake cables worn
slight cracks front no plate
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both handbrake cables worn
center lap belt not working
slight play in steering & pull offside noted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P173 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 P173 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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P173 RKX is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1996.
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