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P558 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,133 mi
Last recorded164,133 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP558 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2016 164,133 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 151,839 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 148,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 143,162 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 143,160 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 12,789 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 115,752 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,275 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 93,246 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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P558 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P558 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 P558 RKX registered?

P558 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P558 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P558 RKX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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