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R543 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

102,898 mi
Last recorded102,898 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 102,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 94,969 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 94,969 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 94,164 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 92,738 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 90,727 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 88,802 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 87,466 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 86,065 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 85,160 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

rear gearbox seal leaking

Pass 31 Mar 2006 82,395 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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R543 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R543 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 R543 MKX registered?

R543 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R543 MKX safe to buy?

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