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R28 WJN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,376 mi
Last recorded71,376 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 71,376 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 71,376 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 61,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,408 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 50,335 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear brake performance slightly low, recommend investigating.

Fail 8 Jan 2013 50,335 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s rear brake performance slightly low, recommend investigating.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 50,304 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front and rear chassis lightly corroding.

front crossmember lightly corroding.

n/s rear inner sill lightly corroding.

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroding.

o/s rear outer sill corroding.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 10 Jan 2012 50,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both front and rear chassis lightly corroding.

front crossmember lightly corroding.

n/s rear inner sill lightly corroding.

o/s rear inner wheel arch corroding.

o/s rear outer sill corroding.

spare tyre flat.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 50,209 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 50,209 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 49,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

air filter box loose

n/s and o/s front brake disc's slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2010 49,515 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

air filter box loose

n/s and o/s front brake disc's slightly corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2009 48,683 miles

both front and rear brake flexy hoses metal parts/ferulles corroding.

center to rear exhaust box joint blowing slightly and loose, recommend new exhaust clamp fitted.

front anti roll bar corroding.

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge and close to limit.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 47,947 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front brake flexy hoses metal parts corroding.

both rear brake flexy hoses metal parts corroding.

Pass 12 Jan 2007 45,361 miles

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)

both front metal parts on brake flexy hoses corroding.

n/s rear outer side wall perishing/splitting.

Pass 13 Jan 2006 42,715 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 42,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

center and rear exhaust box corroding and going thin in places.

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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R28 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R28 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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R28 WJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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