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P303 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

136,340 mi
Last recorded136,340 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 21 Dec 2015 136,340 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside & offside (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 130,763 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 124,157 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 116,451 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,039 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 104,216 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 100,491 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 96,637 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 93,612 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 85,586 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to fitment of child seats

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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P303 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P303 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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P303 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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