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R176 WJN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,916 mi
Last recorded130,916 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 130,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 129,375 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 129,375 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

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

offside headlamp has pattern but the bottom securing clips needs to be replaced

Pass 28 Oct 2009 128,571 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 128,571 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 126,482 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 124,508 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 122,002 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 122,002 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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R176 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R176 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 R176 WJN registered?

R176 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R176 WJN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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