MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,124 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
noise on offside rear brake
offside rear wheel arch corroded
oil filler cap missing
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R181 OAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R181 OAJ, 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 R181 OAJ registered?
R181 OAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 August 1997.
Is R181 OAJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R181 OAJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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