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P68 NWJ

1997 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

112,886 mi
Last recorded112,886 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Frontera89,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP68 NWJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 112,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 112,832 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 111,555 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 111,411 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 111,361 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 111,165 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 110,780 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 110,763 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 110,439 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 110,164 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 109,966 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 109,401 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 108,738 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 108,265 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,274 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 105,596 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 101,744 miles

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

bonnet does not shut securely

offside rear door does not open from in or outside

Pass 4 Apr 2009 97,520 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 94,214 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 94,210 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 90,714 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 90,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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P68 NWJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 89,278 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 P68 NWJ, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P68 NWJ registered?

P68 NWJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 4 June 1997.

Is P68 NWJ safe to buy?

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