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R296 CHE

1997 Mazda Bongo

Silver Diesel 2490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

183,942 mi
Last recorded183,942 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Bongo131,832 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 CHE
MakeMazda
ModelBongo
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,490cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 183,942 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 163,582 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 163,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 145,958 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Bongo?

Based on 251,584 MOT tests across 14,362 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
5,064
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
14,362
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

fog lamp not working 6,854
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,786
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,443
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,607
Registration plate lamp not working 3,890
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R296 CHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo in Silver with a 2,490cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Bongo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 131,832 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Bongo fails its MOT is fog lamp not working, accounting for 6,854 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R296 CHE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Bongo typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Bongo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R296 CHE registered?

R296 CHE is a 1997 Mazda Bongo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R296 CHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 CHE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R296 CHE have outstanding finance?

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