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R564 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,372 mi
Last recorded131,372 miles
Recorded on20 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 May 2014 131,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

engine is low on oil pressure oil comes on when running

Pass 6 Jun 2013 125,887 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 603,028 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 121,085 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2010 118,395 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 116,065 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 116,063 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 11,275 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 29 Apr 2008 112,743 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 104,869 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 104,723 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

some warpage in both rear discs

Pass 5 Nov 2005 94,423 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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R564 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R564 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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R564 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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