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R602 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,454 mi
Last recorded79,454 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR602 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2011 79,454 miles

exhaust systom poor condition

interior mirror missing

slight brake binding o/s front

Pass 2 Aug 2010 64,206 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 56,710 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 56,708 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 55,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 3 Apr 2008 48,029 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 48,021 miles

Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Brake pipes corroded

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 46,586 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 46,586 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R602 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R602 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 R602 MKX registered?

R602 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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