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P430 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,001 mi
Last recorded155,001 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 155,001 miles

metal fuel pipes excessively corroded but not leaking at time of test.

rear differential leaking oil

Fail 2 Nov 2010 155,001 miles

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

metal fuel pipes excessively corroded but not leaking at time of test.

rear differential leaking oil

Pass 5 Nov 2009 144,453 miles

N/S/F TYRE WORN OUTSIDE EDGE

FUEL PIPES SLIEGHTLY CORROED

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 133,477 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 133,477 miles

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

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

brake fluid level low

ex mount needs refitting

osf ind lens missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 123,644 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 123,644 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 114,011 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 114,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

right hand rear door outer handel broken

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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P430 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P430 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 P430 RKX registered?

P430 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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