MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,657 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
n/s/f indicator lense cracked
o/s/f wiper blade split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s/f indicator lense cracked
o/s/f wiper blade split
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R518 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 R518 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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How do I check the history of R518 MKX?
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What year was R518 MKX registered?
R518 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 29 September 1997.
Is R518 MKX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R518 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.
Does R518 MKX have outstanding finance?
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