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R537 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

124,927 mi
Last recorded124,927 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2011 124,927 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 124,921 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both side steps heavily corroded

fuel filter corroded

fuel lines corroded

nearside rear brake plate is corroded to excess.

rear brake discs scored

slight exhaust leak front pipe to centre joint

various point of corrosion underside

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,882 miles

corrosion noted in genral on chassis and around suspension mountain and tow bar areas

corrosion noted on offside rear brake disc

offside rear backing plate missing and coroaded

Fail 26 Aug 2010 111,882 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

corrosion noted in genral on chassis and around suspension mountain and tow bar areas

corrosion noted on offside rear brake disc

offside rear backing plate missing and coroaded

Fail 20 Jul 2010 110,816 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,016 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

all metal brake pipes corroded. rear brake discs corroded. under body corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2008 100,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 98,801 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 98,801 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 96,324 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 96,317 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

emissions not done due to exhaust condition

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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R537 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R537 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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R537 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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