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R412 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,937 mi
Last recorded90,937 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 90,937 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO CHASSIS

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR FUEL PIPES

N/S FRONT BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

Fail 11 Apr 2017 90,934 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

ADVANCED CORROSION TO CHASSIS

ADVANCED CORROSION TO REAR FUEL PIPES

N/S FRONT BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

Pass 12 Apr 2016 87,741 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO N/S REAR/MIDDLE CHASSIS

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL

N/S FRONT BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

Pass 22 Apr 2015 85,332 miles

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

TOP OF FUEL TANK APPEARS DAMP

ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S/F BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 13 Apr 2015 85,280 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

ALL FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S/F BODY MOUNT CORRODED TO HOLES

N/S/R BRAKE PADS WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

N/S/R OUTER SILL CORRODED TO A HOLE OUTSIDE PERSCRIBED AREA

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

TOP OF FUEL TANK APPEARS DAMP

Pass 3 Apr 2014 82,183 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL PIPES

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Fail 2 Apr 2014 82,183 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

ADVANCED CORROSION TO FUEL PIPES

N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULES CORRODED

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR CHASSIS CORRODED

REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SIGNIFICANT MOVEMENT IN UPPER SECTION STEERING COLUMN

Pass 10 Apr 2013 79,590 miles

CHASSIS CORRODED

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

N/S/F FLEXI HOSE FERRULE CORRODED

PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

SIGMIFICANT MOVEMENT IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 19 Apr 2012 76,717 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION O/S & N/S FRONT FLEXI BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

ADVANCED CORROSION TO O/S/F & FRONT TO REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES

DEEP SPLITS IN FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBERS

PLAY IN O/S & N/S FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

Pass 24 Mar 2011 74,683 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 69,390 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 69,390 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 64,432 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 64,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 26 Mar 2008 59,328 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,185 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 55,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 48,782 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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R412 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R412 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 R412 MKX registered?

R412 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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