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P122 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Green Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,905 mi
Last recorded142,905 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP122 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2009 142,905 miles

slight play in steering box

offside tyres getting low

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

Oil leak

front brake pads rattle shims missing

slight travel on footbrake/spongey?

Fail 22 Jan 2009 142,788 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Oil leak

front brake pads rattle shims missing

offside tyres getting low

play in front wheels advise further inspection

slight travel on footbrake/spongey?

Pass 11 May 2007 120,314 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 119,987 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

clip missing from nearside rear headlight

gasket on turbo pipe blowing.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 104,039 miles

adjustable steering column has movement not yet excesive

offside and nearside flexi brake pipes have corosion on ferrules not yet excesive

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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P122 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Green with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 99,078 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 P122 NMJ, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P122 NMJ registered?

P122 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

Is P122 NMJ safe to buy?

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