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N3 MSB

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

54,104 mi
Last recorded54,104 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN3 MSB
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 54,104 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 53,683 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 53,091 miles

near side step support corroded.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 53,091 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

near side step support corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 51,847 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 51,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 50,674 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 49,824 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 48,044 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 46,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,172 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 45,172 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 44,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 43,655 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 41,664 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 39,888 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 28,811 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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N3 MSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 N3 MSB, 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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What year was N3 MSB registered?

N3 MSB is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 6 December 2003.

Is N3 MSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N3 MSB shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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