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R851 NMJ

1996 Vauxhall Frontera

Blue Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

140,129 mi
Last recorded140,129 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Frontera99,078 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 NMJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 140,129 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 130,379 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 130,379 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 122,528 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 122,526 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 110,843 miles

brake pipes corroded

play in front bearings

Pass 31 Jan 2008 99,428 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 87,387 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 76,704 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 76,701 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

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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R851 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera in Blue with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R851 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 R851 NMJ registered?

R851 NMJ is a 1996 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is R851 NMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 NMJ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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