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R120 JNW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,374 mi
Last recorded56,374 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 JNW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,374 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 53,140 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 52,043 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 52,043 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 50,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 Aug 2013 50,938 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 49,335 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,008 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,829 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 44,828 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 43,386 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,424 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 41,617 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,883 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 39,883 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 38,049 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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R120 JNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R120 JNW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R120 JNW registered?

R120 JNW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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