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P172 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

176,801 mi
Last recorded176,801 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 8 May 2015 176,801 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 172,913 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 166,038 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 161,367 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

all tyre tread low

Pass 10 Feb 2011 157,207 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

side step supports corroded

slight play in steering column

Pass 16 Feb 2010 152,208 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 147,401 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 142,731 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 136,010 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 129,321 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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P172 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P172 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 P172 NMJ registered?

P172 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P172 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 NMJ shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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