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P228 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,401 mi
Last recorded151,401 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 151,401 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake back plates considerably deteriorated.

n/s head lamp patton poor.

Fail 19 Aug 2010 151,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear brake back plates considerably deteriorated.

n/s head lamp patton poor.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 146,690 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 139,755 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 133,808 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

offside and nearside front and rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 30 May 2007 133,808 miles

offside and nearside front and rear steel brake pipes showing corrosion

Pass 10 May 2006 130,491 miles
Pass 24 May 2005 120,489 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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P228 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P228 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 P228 RKX registered?

P228 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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