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P235 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

109,342 mi
Last recorded109,342 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2008 109,342 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 Dec 2007 107,063 miles

Parking brake performance low.

Fail 31 Dec 2007 107,063 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 15 Dec 2007 106,890 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2006 976,723 miles

Parking brake performance 18 nearside lower.

Fail 15 Oct 2005 90,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 90,381 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P235 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P235 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P235 RKX registered?

P235 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P235 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 RKX shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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