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P305 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,432 mi
Last recorded134,432 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP305 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,432 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 23 Feb 2011 134,432 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Feb 2010 123,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 107,653 miles

all tyres close to limits

drivers seat security

outer sills corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

rear chassis rails and rear shock mounts corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2008 107,653 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all tyres close to limits

condition of handbrake cables

drivers seat security

n/s sidelight dim

outer sills corroded

play in both front wheel bearings

rear chassis rails and rear shock mounts corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2007 99,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside headlamp loose

parking brake performance on limits

rear seats not checked in upright position

slight play in front seat runners

wipers split

Fail 27 Sep 2007 99,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside headlamp loose

parking brake performance on limits

rear seats not checked in upright position

slight play in front seat runners

wipers split

Fail 29 Mar 2006 86,769 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both outer h/brake cables split

Pass 29 Mar 2006 86,769 miles

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

both outer h/brake cables split

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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P305 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P305 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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P305 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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