MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,197 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f wing not secured by bumper
Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
o/s/f wing not secured by bumper
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil lossat engine area.
Rear seats found stowed full exam of belts not posible.
Slight play at nearside front wheel.
The underside of this vehicle is generaly dirty.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
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R496 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R496 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 R496 MKX registered?
R496 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R496 MKX safe to buy?
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