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P519 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,699 mi
Last recorded89,699 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP519 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 89,699 miles

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

nsf indicator lamp is loose

nsr lamp is broken

play in both front wheel bearings

Fail 15 May 2013 89,699 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf indicator lamp is loose

nsr lamp is broken

play in both front wheel bearings

Pass 14 May 2012 84,371 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 79,732 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 74,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 14 May 2009 69,426 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 69,426 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,345 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 64,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2007 58,643 miles

unable to inspect all brake pipes reference applied protective coating

Fail 10 May 2007 58,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 53,836 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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P519 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P519 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 P519 RKX registered?

P519 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P519 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P519 RKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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