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P521 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,246 mi
Last recorded100,246 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP521 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2017 100,246 miles

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

Central Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too low n/s & o/s (1.8)

Headlamp insecure n/s & o/s (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded n/s & o/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre perished between tread

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front lower seat squat slightly loose

Offside Rear tyre sidewalls perished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing n/s & o/s (2.7.2a)

rear prop shaft rear uj joint slightly loose

Pass 22 Dec 2015 95,220 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to middle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 92,799 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

os rear brake balance slightly low balance just met 23 percent

Fail 31 Dec 2013 92,799 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 84,443 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2013 84,440 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 82,191 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

foot brake low

handbrake high

n/s/f lower ball joint,o/s/f upper and lower ball joints damp with grease,but no visable cuts

slight lift in steering box arm

slight play steering coloumn top(adjustable coloumn

Fail 9 Jan 2012 82,170 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

n/s/f lower ball joint,o/s/f upper and lower ball joints damp with grease,but no visable cuts

slight lift in steering box arm

slight play steering coloumn top(adjustable coloumn

Pass 21 Jan 2011 69,822 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2011 69,763 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Jan 2010 58,871 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 53,866 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 53,866 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 52,164 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 50,507 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 48,498 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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P521 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P521 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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P521 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 April 1997.

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