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J44 CLJ

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Black Gas bi-fuel 3165cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,843 mi
Last recorded141,843 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ44 CLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine3,165cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 141,843 miles

EML light on

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 136,388 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 128,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 128,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre clamp (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 119,403 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 119,403 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 99,939 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 99,939 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 89,627 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 81,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 69,164 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,907 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 40,134 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 36,988 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 31,967 miles

Offside handbrake effort low compared to nearside.

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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J44 CLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Black with a 3,165cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Frontera models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 73,327 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 J44 CLJ, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Frontera is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J44 CLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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