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R203 OAJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,619 mi
Last recorded106,619 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 106,619 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,774 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 101,774 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 98,786 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Nov 2011 98,786 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 97,392 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 97,392 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 95,700 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 95,700 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 93,397 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 93,395 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Fail 30 Oct 2007 91,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 91,076 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 89,016 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 86,953 miles

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread

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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R203 OAJ 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 60%.

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 R203 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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R203 OAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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