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P902 NVS

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2771cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

71,747 mi
Last recorded71,747 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP902 NVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,771cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 71,747 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 69,252 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 69,252 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 69,186 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 69,126 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 68,718 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 66,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 59,750 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 48,101 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 38,747 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

small oil leak from rear differential cover

Pass 23 Apr 2015 33,763 miles

signs of corrosion in front chassis.

Pass 1 May 2014 33,731 miles

possible radiator leak ?

Pass 1 May 2013 33,697 miles
Fail 2 May 2012 33,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2012 33,590 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 33,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 31,236 miles

washer poor (full of gow)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 30,153 miles

windscreen washer poor opporation

Pass 18 Apr 2008 29,579 miles

windscreen washer poor opporation

Pass 2 May 2007 28,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 28,410 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,079 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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P902 NVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,771cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 P902 NVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P902 NVS registered?

P902 NVS is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P902 NVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P902 NVS shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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