MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in o/s/f seat base/frame
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
play in o/s/f seat base/frame
slight exhaust blow
slight play in nsf wheel
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
main fuel line pipe corroded.
main fuel line pipe corroded.
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Frontera?
Based on 474,664 MOT tests across 60,850 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P146 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Red with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 P146 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 P146 NMJ registered?
P146 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1996.
Is P146 NMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for P146 NMJ 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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