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P295 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,913 mi
Last recorded181,913 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 9 Mar 2012 181,913 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 170,029 miles

All rear brake pipes show signs of slight corrosion

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2010 159,905 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 150,878 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 141,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 133,041 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 122,980 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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P295 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P295 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 P295 RKX registered?

P295 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1997.

Is P295 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 RKX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P295 RKX have outstanding finance?

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