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R393 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

77,306 mi
Last recorded77,306 miles
Recorded on16 May 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2022 77,306 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 76,965 miles

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 76,489 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 75,963 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 75,363 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 74,522 miles

front and rear brake pads worn slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2016 73,546 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 69,201 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2014 69,201 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,175 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 64,222 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 61,908 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 61,908 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 58,710 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 58,710 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 55,947 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 52,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 48,660 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 22 Aug 2006 44,554 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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R393 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R393 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R393 MKX registered?

R393 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R393 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R393 MKX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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