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P293 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,539 mi
Last recorded132,539 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2011 132,539 miles

Both side steps in poor condition

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Movement in drivers seat

Movement in nearside front shock absorber bush

Offside headlamp damaged

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Oil leak from engine area

Oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Rear lights damaged

Fail 1 Apr 2011 132,539 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both side steps in poor condition

Corrosion to rear brake pipes

Movement in drivers seat

Movement in nearside front shock absorber bush

Offside headlamp damaged

Offside rear tyre starting to wear low on outer edge

Oil leak from engine area

Oil leak from gearbox and rear diff

Rear lights damaged

Pass 8 Apr 2010 129,504 miles

Centre seatbelt slightly frayed

Both side steps corroded

Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front wiper blades split

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Rear light lenses cracked

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Slight free play in steering wheel

Slight movement from both rear 'D' bushes

Fail 7 Apr 2010 129,504 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both side steps corroded

Centre seatbelt slightly frayed

Front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Front wiper blades split

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Oil leak from engine and gearbox area

Rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Rear light lenses cracked

Slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Slight free play in steering wheel

Slight movement from both rear 'D' bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2009 124,525 miles

Both rear light lens cracked

Both side steps corroded

Movement in nearside front shock absorber bush

Noise from both front lower ball joints whilst doing lock to lock

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Stone damage to offside headlamp

Fail 16 Mar 2009 124,525 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Both rear light lens cracked

Both side steps corroded

Movement in nearside front shock absorber bush

Noise from both front lower ball joints whilst doing lock to lock

Slight movement in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Stone damage to offside headlamp

Pass 4 Apr 2008 121,484 miles

Lift in both front lower ball joints

Movement in nearside front shock absorber lower bush

Play in both front hub bearings

Slight play in steering box

Stone damage to offside headlamp.

Fail 3 Apr 2008 121,484 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Both rear lights damaged.

Lift in both front lower ball joints

Movement in nearside front shock absorber lower bush

Play in both front hub bearings

Slight play in steering box

Stone damage to offside headlamp.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 117,509 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 117,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s head lamp lose in mounting, secure at time of test.

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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P293 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P293 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 P293 NMJ registered?

P293 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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