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R603 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

46,854 mi
Last recorded46,854 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2015 46,854 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis ladder has surface rust (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2015 46,854 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis ladder has surface rust (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 43,744 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2014 43,744 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 40,762 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 40,762 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2012 38,047 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 38,047 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 35,198 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 33,135 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 30,372 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 26,340 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 23,516 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,120 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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R603 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R603 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 R603 MKX registered?

R603 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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