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P574 RKX

1997 Vauxhall Fronter

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,320 mi
Last recorded88,320 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Fronter81,808 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP574 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFronter
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 88,320 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 28 Aug 2008 88,320 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 74,459 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 65,743 miles

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

front brake pads appear low

Pass 10 Aug 2005 57,167 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 57,167 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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P574 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P574 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 P574 RKX registered?

P574 RKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Fronter, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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