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P264 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,611 mi
Last recorded133,611 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP264 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 133,611 miles

advise off side rear metal brake pipes signs of rusting slight play in steering idler

Pass 17 Dec 2010 116,342 miles

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

front brake discs scored

Fail 15 Dec 2010 116,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs scored

Pass 14 Dec 2009 105,516 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Dec 2008 99,522 miles

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

Fail 2 Dec 2008 99,522 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 94,284 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 83,600 miles

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

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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P264 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P264 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 P264 NMJ registered?

P264 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P264 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P264 NMJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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