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R432 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,268 mi
Last recorded83,268 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR432 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 83,268 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 83,268 miles

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 78,651 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 73,325 miles

Coolant leak

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

New rear wiper blade required

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 72,709 miles

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

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

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

advise engine breather pipe split

Fail 5 Dec 2005 64,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 64,319 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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R432 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R432 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 R432 MKX registered?

R432 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R432 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R432 MKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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