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P206 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

194,071 mi
Last recorded194,071 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 194,071 miles

underside corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2016 175,495 miles

n/s/f bush between sub frame and body slight play

some play top steering column bush

Fail 18 Mar 2016 175,475 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/f bush between sub frame and body slight play

some play top steering column bush

Pass 10 Feb 2015 158,229 miles

both outer and inner sills starting to corrode

n/s/f bush between sub frame and body slight play

rear diff weaping oil

Pass 21 Feb 2014 150,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2014 150,312 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 142,800 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

ful lines corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2012 136,342 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

clutch fluid low

Pass 23 Feb 2011 129,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 121,732 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 114,661 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 106,892 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pipes have been greased.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 99,442 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 91,172 miles

play in n/s/f wheel bearing.

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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P206 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P206 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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P206 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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