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R663 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,691 mi
Last recorded129,691 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 129,691 miles

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

slight freeplay nsf steering idler

Fail 26 Aug 2010 129,691 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

slight freeplay nsf steering idler

Pass 12 Oct 2009 116,454 miles

DOOR STEPS CORRODED.

FRONT SUSENSION JOINT COVERS SPLIT.

FRONT SUSENSION NOISEY

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS HAVE PLAY

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

off side front ball joint gator perished

Pass 14 Nov 2007 102,058 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 93,081 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 82,033 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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R663 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R663 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 R663 MKX registered?

R663 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R663 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 MKX shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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