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P266 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

160,529 mi
Last recorded160,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2018 160,529 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 160,529 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 160,501 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 160,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Jun 2016 160,344 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Jul 2015 160,005 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2014 158,548 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 156,926 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 155,288 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 153,989 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 152,314 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 151,201 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 150,071 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 147,697 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 142,629 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 142,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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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P266 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P266 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 P266 RKX registered?

P266 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 January 1997.

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