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P485 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Fronter

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,910 mi
Last recorded90,910 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Fronter81,808 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 90,910 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 86,375 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 78,916 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 78,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Fronter?

Based on 1,506 MOT tests across 293 vehicles.

61.6%
Pass Rate
5,828
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
293
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 263
constant velocity joint gaiter split 108
position lamp(s) not working 84
Stop lamp not working 73
Registration plate lamp not working 69
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P485 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Fronter models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 81,808 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Fronter fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 263 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P485 RKX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Fronter typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Fronter is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P485 RKX registered?

P485 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 10 April 1997.

Is P485 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P485 RKX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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