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P352 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,146 mi
Last recorded128,146 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2008 128,146 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/F Headlamp wedged for headlamp aim. Headlamp secure and showing correct pattern.

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 3 Sep 2008 128,146 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 25 Jan 2008 125,511 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 24 Jan 2008 125,511 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2007 115,424 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 115,424 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 106,254 miles

near side front inner wall of tyre is cut but not to canvass advise replace as soon as possable

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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P352 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 57.1%.

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 P352 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 P352 RKX registered?

P352 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 January 1997.

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