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P244 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,514 mi
Last recorded83,514 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP244 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2014 83,514 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 77,331 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 77,324 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2012 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 74,067 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lots of underbody/chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 21 Nov 2011 74,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Lots of underbody/chassis surface corrosion

Nearside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 69,853 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2010 69,853 miles

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

under vehicle suspension components corrosion

Pass 30 Nov 2009 66,338 miles

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

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

corrosion to chassis and all steering and suspension components

Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,338 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion to chassis and all steering and suspension components

Pass 18 Oct 2008 65,178 miles

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

Fuel line corroded

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

Offside front suspension component slightly corroded

Under body slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 62,511 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 57,899 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 5,786 miles

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

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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P244 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 P244 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 P244 NMJ registered?

P244 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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