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P210 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,479 mi
Last recorded82,479 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP210 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 82,479 miles

front radiator panel holed but not structural

n/s/f mirror glass cracked

o/s/f seat slightly loose

outer cover missing from n/s/f indicator lense

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear pads look low

slight handbrake travel

slight play on steering joint

Fail 17 Mar 2009 82,471 miles

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

front radiator panel holed but not structural

outer cover missing from n/s/f indicator lense

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear pads look low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 79,379 miles

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar close to shocker

n/s/r drake disc slightly rusty

o/s/f seat slightly loose

o/s/f seatbelt slightly freying

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play on both front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2008 79,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both rear coil springs slightly corroded

n/s/f anti roll bar close to shocker

n/s/r drake disc slightly rusty

o/s/f seat slightly loose

o/s/f seatbelt slightly freying

slight play in both front wheel bearings

slight play on both front and rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 18 Dec 2007 78,849 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

o/s/f seat base slightly loose

o/s/f seat belt slightly fraying

both front headlamp slightlyt loose

can/t check rear seat belt fully seat cover over

heavy corrosion both rear coils springs

n/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play both fronts and rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play n/s/f and o/s/f wheelbearings

Pass 22 Nov 2006 76,154 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 68,667 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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P210 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P210 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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P210 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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