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P209 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on19 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 May 2007 107,123 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust pipe deteriorated,o/s/f and n/s/f top balljoint boots burst,o/s/f shocker corroded,o/s/f wheel bearings slight play,steering hardy spicer rubbers perished,rear exhaust deteriorated,

fuel pipes damp,o/s/r number plate bulb mounting area corroded,n/s/f headlamp mounting fixings not original,

n/s 2nd body mounting rubber perished,fuel tank damp,rear brake hose ferrule corroded,o/s/f and n/s/r brake disc covers deteriorated,o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted and scoured,

parkbrake cable corroded,oil leak,o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded,n/s sun visor missing,o/s sun visor wrong side(is n/s visor mirror to front).o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes slight play,battery tied with tie straps,

Pass 19 May 2007 107,123 miles

front exhaust pipe deteriorated,o/s/f and n/s/f top balljoint boots burst,o/s/f shocker corroded,o/s/f wheel bearings slight play,steering hardy spicer rubbers perished,rear exhaust deteriorated,

fuel pipes damp,o/s/r number plate bulb mounting area corroded,n/s/f headlamp mounting fixings not original,

n/s 2nd body mounting rubber perished,fuel tank damp,rear brake hose ferrule corroded,o/s/f and n/s/r brake disc covers deteriorated,o/s/r and n/s/r brake discs pitted and scoured,

parkbrake cable corroded,oil leak,o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded,n/s sun visor missing,o/s sun visor wrong side(is n/s visor mirror to front).o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes slight play,battery tied with tie straps,

Fail 29 Apr 2007 107,118 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

front exhaust pipe deteriorated,o/s/f and n/s/f top balljoint boots burst,o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroded,o/s/f shocker corroded,o/s/f wheel bearing slight play,steering hardy spicer rubbers perished,rear exhaust deteriorated

n/s 2nd body mounting rubber perished,fuel tank damp,rear brake hose ferrule corroded,o/s/r and n/s/r brake disc covers deteriorated,o/s/r and n/s/r brake dicss piited and scoured,parkbrake cable corroded,

o/s/r number plate bulb mounting area corroded.

oil leak,o/s/f and n/s/f top suspension arms corroded,n/s sun visor missing,o/s sun visor wrong side,is n/s visor mirror to front,o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes slight play,battery tied with tie straps,

Pass 28 Apr 2006 104,355 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 104,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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P209 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P209 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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P209 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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