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R321 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

111,122 mi
Last recorded111,122 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 111,122 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f main spot lamp inop

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 4 Jan 2012 111,061 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

n/s/f main spot lamp inop

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,196 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

rear axle dif leaking oil

Fail 4 Jan 2011 101,119 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake warning light on

rear axle dif leaking oil

Pass 5 Jan 2010 92,756 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 92,377 miles

slight play in steering column

Pass 24 Jan 2008 89,385 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 89,384 miles

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 79,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 67,258 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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R321 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R321 MKX, 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 R321 MKX registered?

R321 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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