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P38 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Gold Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,712 mi
Last recorded140,712 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP38 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 140,712 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

Fail 21 Sep 2010 140,715 miles

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

Pass 16 Sep 2009 129,028 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 128,968 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 115,198 miles

nearside handbrake readings just to required standard

Fail 10 Sep 2008 115,181 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2007 100,297 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 90,949 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s handbrake reading low

Pass 19 Dec 2005 87,223 miles

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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P38 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Gold with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P38 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 P38 NMJ registered?

P38 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 21 October 1996.

Is P38 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P38 NMJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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