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R455 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,716 mi
Last recorded97,716 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 97,716 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2015 94,355 miles

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

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 12 May 2014 92,410 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 88,743 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 85,464 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 81,367 miles

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

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2011 81,367 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 77,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 71,638 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 67,679 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 63,249 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 59,904 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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R455 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R455 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 R455 MKX registered?

R455 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R455 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R455 MKX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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