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R667 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

153,148 mi
Last recorded153,148 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2021 153,148 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 147,909 miles

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all suspension joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 147,857 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened wishbone holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced all suspension joints (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 142,502 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 136,327 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 125,518 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 116,880 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 109,333 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 104,601 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 100,256 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 94,821 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 88,683 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2006 75,620 miles

REAR AXLE BRAKE PIPES SLIGHT CORROSION

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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R667 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R667 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 R667 MKX registered?

R667 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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