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P236 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,858 mi
Last recorded83,858 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP236 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,858 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal feels spongey and should be checked

Fail 1 Dec 2008 83,853 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

brake pedal feels spongey and should be checked

Pass 20 Nov 2007 72,192 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 72,192 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise that rear brakes while not seriously binding would benefit from service

Centre exhaust mounting parted but still supporting system

Noise from transmission train suggests noisy bearing

Pass 27 Nov 2006 71,191 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 71,191 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

heavy perishing on rear rubber diesel pipes ---- non leaking

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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P236 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P236 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 P236 RKX registered?

P236 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is P236 RKX safe to buy?

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