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P201 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2011

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,155 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 79,155 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 73,658 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 73,652 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 70,564 miles

fuel tank shield holed and corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2008 70,538 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

fuel tank shield holed and corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2007 65,334 miles

FUEL TANK COVER SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 14 Dec 2006 65,253 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 58,939 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipes 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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P201 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 P201 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P201 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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