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R419 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

111,951 mi
Last recorded111,951 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR419 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 111,951 miles

fuel tank protector plate corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2016 111,883 miles

Fuel tank insecure cradle & straps broken & corroded (7.2.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s & o/s rear sills (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 109,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

temporary repair to exhaust

Pass 27 Mar 2014 105,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,998 miles

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

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

side steps corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 91,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 86,110 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 79,177 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 73,651 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 73,651 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 68,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,276 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2006 62,206 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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R419 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R419 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 R419 MKX registered?

R419 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R419 MKX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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