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P339 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,139 mi
Last recorded93,139 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP339 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 93,139 miles

1.centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly 2.n/s front tyre worn low in centre of tread 3.slight oil leaks 4.surface corrosion of front x members and chassis 5.tyres slightly perrished

6.rear brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2013 93,133 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

1.centre exhaust corroded and blowing slightly 2.n.s front tyre worn low in centre of tread 3.slight oil leaks 4.surface corrosion of front x members and chassis 5.tyres slightly perrished

6.rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 89,572 miles

1.engine oil leaks 2.baffles loose in rear exhaust 2.slight in play in n/s front lower shocker bush 3.rear fuel tank mount plate corroded and poor

4.slight corrosion of front x member 5.o/s rear handbrake effort slightly weaker than o/s

Pass 22 Nov 2010 85,966 miles

1.fron tyres slightly perrished and scuffed off on edges 2.o/s rear tyre slightly perrished and damaged on wall

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,818 miles

1.cover loose on centre exhaust and front mount poor 2.surface corrosion of all other brake pipes

Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,789 miles

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

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

1.cover loose on centre exhaust and front mount poor 2.surface corrosion of all other brake pipes

Pass 22 Nov 2008 79,482 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 76,530 miles

1.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing 2.surface corrosion of o/s front,front to rear and rear brtake pipes 3.very slight blow on exhaust centre section

Pass 13 Nov 2006 74,287 miles

1.front wiper blades split on edges †2.exhaust centre section corroded and has a slight blow and in poor condition †3.surface corrosion on all brake pipes

Pass 18 Nov 2005 71,455 miles

1.n/s/f wiper blade is split on edge †2.all brake pipes covered in grease †3.exhaust corroded

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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P339 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P339 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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P339 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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