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R484 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

86,722 mi
Last recorded86,722 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Tyre cracking

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking

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

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

Offside Front Tyre cracking and getting low on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Bumper insecure bumper repaired ()

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Diff pan has slight leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,990 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front main brake pipes from master cylinder pass and advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal is slightly spongy pass and advise

power steering fluid residue under vehicle but no visible leaks pass and advise

rear diff is leaking pass and advise

slight play in steering column adjustable type. pass and advise

Fail 7 Apr 2016 83,984 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill bottom of b post (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front main brake pipes from master cylinder pass and advise (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

brake pedal is slightly spongy pass and advise

rear diff is leaking pass and advise

slight play in steering column adjustable type. pass and advise

Pass 2 Apr 2015 82,742 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 82,742 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,833 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 78,758 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,509 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs on inner surface are pitted/corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2011 76,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear brake discs on inner surface are pitted/corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2010 74,782 miles

offside and nearside rear brake discs are heavily pitted on the inner surface

Fail 4 Sep 2010 74,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

offside and nearside rear brake discs are heavily pitted on the inner surface

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,826 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 62,282 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 62,282 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 55,528 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 52,866 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 52,733 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R484 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R484 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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R484 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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