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R132 WJN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

157,574 mi
Last recorded157,574 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2015 157,574 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 151,785 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 151,777 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 146,892 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 146,890 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 141,497 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 135,864 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 129,547 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 129,547 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 123,981 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 116,320 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 107,601 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 107,601 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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R132 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R132 WJN, 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 R132 WJN registered?

R132 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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