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P272 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,785 mi
Last recorded140,785 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 140,785 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2015 140,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 133,541 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2012 132,535 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 129,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 125,243 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 119,707 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 119,707 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2007 111,712 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 96,588 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 96,588 miles

Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 82,508 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 82,508 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

all brake pipes rusty

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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P272 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P272 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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P272 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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