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P95 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

68,548 mi
Last recorded68,548 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP95 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2012 68,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bumper corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r dirt shields missing

Fail 6 Apr 2012 68,541 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r bumper corroded

o/s/r & n/s/r dirt shields missing

Pass 20 May 2011 64,940 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear quarter panel damaged

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 7 May 2011 64,928 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jan 2010 60,892 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 60,852 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 55,726 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 55,726 miles

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 52,686 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 52,686 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Pass 4 May 2007 47,341 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 47,341 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 42,250 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 40,627 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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P95 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P95 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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P95 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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