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X397 RKH

2001 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,722 mi
Last recorded71,722 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2001 Vauxhall Frontera70,208 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX397 RKH
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 71,722 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2017 66,325 miles

Body has slight corrosion (inner sill) (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel nut damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both drop links upper and lower dust covers cracking

both outer cv boots are cracking

both rear coil spring have corrosion on coils

both rear tyres cracking and wearing close to limit

brake pipes to front hoses have heavy corrosion on them

oil leak

rear brake pipes to hoses and arccos axle have heavy corrosion on them

surface rust on chassis

Fail 13 Feb 2017 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (p245/70/r 16) (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (outer and inner sill) (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing ( one wheel nut missing) (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Body has slight corrosion (inner sill) (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel nut damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both drop links upper and lower dust covers cracking

both outer cv boots are cracking

both rear coil spring have corrosion on coils

both rear tyres cracking and wearing close to limit

brake pipes to front hoses have heavy corrosion on them

oil leak

rear brake pipes to hoses and arccos axle have heavy corrosion on them

surface rust on chassis

Pass 2 Feb 2016 62,092 miles

All shock bushes are perished

Both front outer cv boots are perished

Both front tyres are low 2-3mm p245/70 R16

Center to rear brake pipes are corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F drum stick has slight play

O/S/R anti role bar link has slight play

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear ant role bar D bushes have movement

Rear brake pads are low and brake disc have a lip and are corroded

Rear exhaust baffle is coming out of back box

wipers smear the screen

Pass 27 Jan 2015 57,211 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jan 2015 57,211 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 54,404 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 May 2013 54,352 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2012 51,510 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,381 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 35,232 miles

air bag light on

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 24 May 2010 35,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

slight play in rear anti roll bar links

very slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 15 Feb 2007 4,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 2,201 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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X397 RKH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 70,208 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 X397 RKH, 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 25 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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X397 RKH is a 2001 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 February 2001.

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