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R371 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,150 mi
Last recorded104,150 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2008 104,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

squeal from osr wheel in reverse

surface corrosion to rear of vehicle

Pass 13 Jun 2007 86,534 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 75,529 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 74,352 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 74,190 miles

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

centre exhaust leaking slightly

front number plate cracked

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

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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R371 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R371 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 R371 MKX registered?

R371 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R371 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R371 MKX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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