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P420 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,858 mi
Last recorded134,858 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP420 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 134,858 miles

Both door mirror glasses broken

Corrosion to rear of O/S outer sill

Front to rear fuel lines and brake pipes corroded

towbar corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2009 134,858 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Both door mirror glasses broken

Corrosion to rear of O/S outer sill

Front to rear fuel lines and brake pipes corroded

towbar corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 127,456 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 112,975 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 99,878 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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P420 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P420 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 P420 RKX registered?

P420 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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