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P179 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,285 mi
Last recorded98,285 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2010 98,285 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 98,285 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 89,953 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 89,953 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 83,441 miles

metal brake pipes near weight compensator valve corroding

metal fuel lines under car corroding

washer fluid leaking at non return valve when washers operated

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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P179 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue 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 P179 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 P179 NMJ registered?

P179 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P179 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P179 NMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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