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P277 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

96,900 mi
Last recorded96,900 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2022 96,900 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 87,095 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,833 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 73,949 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 72,296 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 72,296 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 69,797 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 67,595 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 64,884 miles

fuel tank guard corroded - not structural

running boards and support arms corroded - not structural

Pass 9 Oct 2014 61,354 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2014 61,345 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 60,322 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,297 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,549 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 59,549 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,519 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 58,519 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 57,361 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 57,361 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 56,253 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 56,253 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 53,781 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 51,067 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 48,060 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 45,085 miles

drivers seat loose, not insecure

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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P277 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 P277 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 P277 NMJ registered?

P277 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P277 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 NMJ shows 25 tests with a 72% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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