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R676 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,839 mi
Last recorded109,839 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2012 109,839 miles

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

unable to check all steel brake pipes due to excess grease

Fail 10 Apr 2012 109,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side rear brake binding slightly

unable to check all steel brake pipes due to excess grease

Pass 20 Apr 2011 108,118 miles

unable to check any steel brake pipes for corrosion due to excess grease

Fail 15 Apr 2011 108,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

unable to check any steel brake pipes for corrosion due to excess grease

Pass 7 Apr 2010 107,161 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 107,025 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,225 miles

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

all metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2008 100,595 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 100,595 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2007 90,252 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 82,262 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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R676 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R676 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 R676 MKX registered?

R676 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R676 MKX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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