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R595 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,617 mi
Last recorded82,617 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR595 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 82,617 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2010 82,599 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Fail 29 Nov 2008 67,229 miles

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

advise slight corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 29 Nov 2008 67,229 miles

advise slight corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 1 Aug 2007 59,951 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 59,951 miles

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

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 56,194 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2006 56,098 miles

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

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2005 49,390 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2005 49,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R595 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black 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 R595 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 R595 MKX registered?

R595 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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