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R346 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

45,288 mi
Last recorded45,288 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR346 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2022 45,288 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corrosion all across underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 22 Sep 2022

Central Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body corrosion all across underbody and chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 45,225 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play Top. (2.2.2 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Entire chassis, running gear and auxilliary components covered in rust. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

FUEL PIPES HEAVILY CORRODED CENTRE AND REAR OF CAR,NOT LEAKING.

Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,496 miles

all brake discs very rusty

Fail 29 Aug 2020 45,192 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake discs very rusty

Pass 15 Aug 2019 45,037 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside step up boards corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2019 45,036 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

nearside and offside step up boards corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2018 44,677 miles

movement offside front seat

nearside and nearside step up boards corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2017 41,989 miles

movement in offside front seat runner

nearside headlamp insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 35,659 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 31,232 miles

offside front seat loose on runners

Fail 13 Aug 2015 31,232 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front seat loose on runners

Pass 11 Aug 2014 28,447 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

offside front seat loose on runners

Pass 22 Aug 2013 26,705 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,807 miles

offside front seat has movement on runners

Pass 16 Aug 2011 22,519 miles

offside front seat loose movement on runners

Pass 19 Aug 2010 20,555 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 20,555 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 18,865 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 17,545 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 16,207 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 16,207 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

noise from brake pedal

Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,628 miles

slight movement steering wheel/column

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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R346 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R346 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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R346 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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