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R475 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,537 mi
Last recorded61,537 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 61,537 miles

All outter brake pads appear to be worn low

Exhaust mounting broken

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Oct 2011 60,628 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r/outer door handle broken

Pass 24 Oct 2011 60,628 miles

Steering box deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

n/s/r/outer door handle broken

Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,753 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 52,917 miles

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

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

Spare tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Sep 2009 52,916 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front registration plate cracked

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

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm in one place across tyre width

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

Spare tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,113 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 30,178 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 29,545 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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R475 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R475 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 R475 MKX registered?

R475 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R475 MKX safe to buy?

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