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R584 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,353 mi
Last recorded166,353 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR584 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 166,353 miles

Near side outer step corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 66,829 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Near side outer step corroded

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2014 62,663 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 62,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 56,025 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 56,025 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 49,623 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 42,867 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,867 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 38,696 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,838 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 34,838 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 31,888 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 29,403 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 27,023 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 24,250 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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R584 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R584 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 R584 MKX registered?

R584 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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