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R381 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,381 mi
Last recorded87,381 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 87,381 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 87,350 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside rear hub seal leaking

Slight damage to nearside rear light lens

Slight oil leak on gear box

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 82,074 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak n/s rear hub back plate

Fail 26 Sep 2007 82,074 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

oil leak n/s rear hub back plate

Pass 28 Sep 2006 75,071 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED FRONT NO PLATE CRACKED LEAK ON N/S BACK HALF SHAFT

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

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

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

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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R381 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol 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 R381 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 R381 MKX registered?

R381 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R381 MKX safe to buy?

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