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P32 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Grey Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,786 mi
Last recorded156,786 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 156,786 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 156,786 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 148,418 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front lower suspention boots burst

lower front panel very rusty infront of raidator

Pass 11 Aug 2008 141,914 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 141,910 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

petrol pipes corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2007 134,730 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside front and offside front lower ball joints dust cover split †advise fuel pump noisey

Fail 13 Mar 2007

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise nearside front and offside front lower ball joints dust cover split †advise fuel pump noisey

Pass 10 Mar 2006 130,364 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 130,364 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

advise front brake pads getting low

advise hydralic clutch fluid almost empty

advise offside rear door does not open

advise timing belt cover loose

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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P32 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Grey with a 2,198cc 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 P32 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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P32 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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