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R887 FKX

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,030 mi
Last recorded94,030 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 FKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 94,030 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 94,030 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 85,761 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advised front downpipe flange corroded just supported needs attention in near future

advised under side of chassis shows corrosion to chassis and components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

advised front downpipe flange corroded just supported needs attention in near future

advised under side of chassis shows corrosion to chassis and components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 82,143 miles

ex flange at front of cat v/rusty but passable

rear petrol pipe rusty

slight movement at o/s front wheel

Pass 8 Sep 2011 80,031 miles

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

chaisis & side steps rusty but just passable

Fail 8 Sep 2011 80,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

chaisis & side steps rusty but just passable

Pass 11 Nov 2010 77,406 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

side steps rusty ?

Fail 10 Nov 2010 77,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

side steps rusty ?

Pass 12 Nov 2009 72,748 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 69,109 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 69,109 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 65,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 62,912 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005
Fail 22 Nov 2005 57,695 miles

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

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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R887 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R887 FKX, 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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R887 FKX is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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