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P220 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,263 mi
Last recorded61,263 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2017 61,263 miles

Central Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner to outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 61,257 miles

Fuel pipe leaking filler to tank resulting in strong petrol fumes to escape (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Body has slight corrosion inner to outer sill but not within 30cm of a mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak sump plug and rocker cover gasket ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

rear door handle sticking

Pass 12 Sep 2015 59,398 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 55,836 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 52,565 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 50,907 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,907 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 49,588 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 47,557 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 47,557 miles

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

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,339 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,236 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,236 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,340 miles

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

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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P220 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P220 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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What year was P220 RKX registered?

P220 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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