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P269 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,904 mi
Last recorded72,904 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP269 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 72,904 miles

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 18 Jul 2018 71,382 miles

under side of vehicle oil sprayed

Fail 17 Jul 2018 71,381 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

under side of vehicle oil sprayed

Pass 17 Jul 2017 69,364 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 67,395 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 65,986 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 64,511 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,186 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 61,526 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 61,526 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 60,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 60,131 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,482 miles

both front tyres worn down to wear indicators

rear brake discs very slightly pitted

Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 55,369 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 52,756 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 53,719 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,910 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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P269 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P269 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 P269 RKX registered?

P269 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P269 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P269 RKX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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