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R691 MKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

91,327 mi
Last recorded91,327 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 MKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 91,327 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 91,326 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 91,222 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 91,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 90,906 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 90,687 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 89,247 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 87,946 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 87,162 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 86,312 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 85,562 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 84,945 miles

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

fuel pipes slightly correded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 83,529 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 81,607 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 78,143 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 74,411 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 64,285 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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R691 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R691 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R691 MKX registered?

R691 MKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R691 MKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 MKX shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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