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P151 NMB

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,017 mi
Last recorded108,017 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP151 NMB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,017 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 104,464 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2013 104,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 104,429 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,837 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 99,801 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 94,301 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 94,294 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 88,438 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 83,509 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 83,509 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 74,957 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 74,957 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,418 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 71,836 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 71,072 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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P151 NMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 P151 NMB, 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 P151 NMB registered?

P151 NMB is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P151 NMB safe to buy?

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