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R201 JGJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,386 mi
Last recorded69,386 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 JGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,386 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside front tyre wearing on inside and slightly cracking.

Fail 23 Sep 2015 69,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey.

offside front tyre wearing on inside and slightly cracking.

Pass 20 Sep 2014 67,212 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 67,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 64,115 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 60,845 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 17 Sep 2012 60,845 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak

Pass 21 Sep 2011 57,641 miles

rear exhaust silencer weak// o/s/r brake pipe has surface rust

Fail 14 Sep 2011 57,588 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust silencer weak// o/s/r brake pipe has surface rust

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,280 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 54,279 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 51,010 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,622 miles

Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 44,473 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 40,558 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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R201 JGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R201 JGJ, 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 R201 JGJ registered?

R201 JGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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