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R310 OKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

131,734 mi
Last recorded131,734 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 OKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2013 131,734 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 130,305 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 128,755 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 125,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 125,159 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 91,313 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 91,313 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 111,272 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 111,272 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 104,222 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 104,222 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 89,152 miles

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

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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R310 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R310 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 R310 OKX registered?

R310 OKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R310 OKX safe to buy?

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