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P463 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,699 mi
Last recorded79,699 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP463 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2011 79,699 miles

n/s step corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

n/s/r passenger door wont open from inside or outside

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall needs changing soon

Fail 8 Jul 2011 79,580 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edges

n/s step corroded

n/s/r passenger door wont open from inside or outside

n/s/r tyre cracking on outer wall needs changing soon

Fail 6 Jul 2010 72,739 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/fwiper blade need changing soon

Pass 6 Jul 2010 72,739 miles

Oil leak

o/s/fwiper blade need changing soon

Pass 13 Jul 2009 63,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 63,311 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,273 miles

Coolant leak

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 60,015 miles

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

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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P463 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P463 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 P463 RKX registered?

P463 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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