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P334 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,823 mi
Last recorded107,823 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP334 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 107,823 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 107,821 miles

Offside Rear Panhard rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 102,473 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 102,399 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 95,386 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 95,386 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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P334 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P334 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 P334 RKX registered?

P334 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 14 January 1997.

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