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P509 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

88,614 mi
Last recorded88,614 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP509 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 88,614 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 83,707 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 79,052 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 75,201 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 75,201 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2010 69,303 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 69,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/step mounting rotten

Pass 17 Jul 2009 65,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 61,500 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 57,759 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 53,507 miles

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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P509 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P509 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 P509 RKX registered?

P509 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 April 1997.

Is P509 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P509 RKX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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