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R634 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

146,619 mi
Last recorded146,619 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2022 146,619 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 144,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 143,016 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank shield corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2020 143,016 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Emissions not tested exhaust blowing and tailpipe insecure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

fuel tank shield corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2019 140,835 miles

fuel tank shield corroded.

Fail 23 Nov 2019 140,754 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded various. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

fuel tank shield corroded.

Pass 14 Dec 2018 137,649 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 14 Dec 2018 137,649 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 133,798 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer tyre sidewall perishing

Fail 8 Dec 2017 133,665 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions both sides wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 129,021 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear metal pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 125,334 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2015 125,305 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill panel (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 120,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2013 117,970 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 114,328 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,334 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 107,287 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 100,634 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 100,628 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 91,950 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

metal fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 19 Sep 2007 83,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 74,570 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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R634 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R634 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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R634 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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