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R640 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,411 mi
Last recorded100,411 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR640 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 100,411 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Engine management light on

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside steering idler has slight play

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 89,498 miles

Both front and offside rear tyres have age related cracking

Nearside front brake slightly binding on

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 89,492 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Both front and offside rear tyres have age related cracking

Nearside front brake slightly binding on

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Rear Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 89,088 miles

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

Nearside front brake slightly binding on

Nearside front indicator lens missing

Fail 4 Aug 2016 88,394 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

all brake discs lipped

nearside front indicator lense missing

rear seats down unable to check seat belts

Pass 28 Jul 2015 81,284 miles

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

nearside front indicator lense missing

no water in expansion bottle

rear diff leaking

side steps corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2014 76,089 miles

feul pipes rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2014 76,089 miles

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

feul pipes rusty

Pass 5 Aug 2013 67,385 miles

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jul 2013 67,379 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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

all brake discs rusty

battery light on

offside outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 9 Mar 2010 67,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 67,106 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 66,105 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 64,951 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 63,197 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2005 59,445 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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R640 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R640 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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R640 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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