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R297 JGJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,483 mi
Last recorded65,483 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR297 JGJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,483 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 65,482 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,315 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 56,093 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 51,089 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 51,089 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 46,651 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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R297 JGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R297 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 R297 JGJ registered?

R297 JGJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R297 JGJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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