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P230 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Fronter

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,252 mi
Last recorded87,252 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Fronter81,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2008 87,252 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 81,808 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 81,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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P230 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 81,808 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 Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P230 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P230 RKX registered?

P230 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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The MOT history for P230 RKX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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