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R563 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,931 mi
Last recorded106,931 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 106,931 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2011 106,931 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2010 102,387 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 102,387 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 100,435 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 98,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 98,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

(1)0/S REAR SEAT HAS BROKEN SECURING BOLT.

Pass 27 Nov 2006 95,339 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 95,296 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 95,841 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R563 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R563 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 R563 MKX registered?

R563 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 8 October 1997.

Is R563 MKX safe to buy?

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