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R245 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

125,675 mi
Last recorded125,675 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 125,675 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 125,675 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 120,151 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 111,107 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 111,107 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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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R245 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R245 OKX, 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 R245 OKX registered?

R245 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R245 OKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 OKX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R245 OKX have outstanding finance?

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