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PM03 CHL

2003 Vauxhall Frontera

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

60,445 mi
Last recorded60,445 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Frontera73,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM03 CHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelFrontera
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 60,445 miles

exhaust centre silencer corroded and leaking

nearside front brake flexi hose slightly perished

Fail 28 Feb 2011 57,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2011 57,967 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear indicator lens cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2010 46,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 29,977 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 27,143 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 23,556 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 20,541 miles

nsr halfshaft seal slight 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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PM03 CHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PM03 CHL, 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 PM03 CHL registered?

PM03 CHL is a 2003 Vauxhall Frontera, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is PM03 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for PM03 CHL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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