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P341 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,292 mi
Last recorded104,292 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 104,292 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 104,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 98,820 miles

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 98,820 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 97,132 miles

Coolant leak - rad

Excessive corrosion running board mountings both sides

Excessive oil leak engine area

Slight play hand brake lever

Fail 22 Jul 2010 97,131 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Coolant leak - rad

Excessive corrosion running board mountings both sides

Excessive oil leak engine area

Slight play hand brake lever

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 92,926 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2009 92,926 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,766 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,537 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 72,245 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 72,148 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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P341 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P341 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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P341 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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