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R305 YOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

163,330 mi
Last recorded163,330 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 YOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 163,330 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inner sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 163,319 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Inner sill and arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 163,313 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill and inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Centre sill (5.2.6)

Front coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 155,132 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 146,246 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 139,179 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 139,157 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 Rear Suspension component 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 Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 129,309 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,284 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 121,284 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 114,520 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 109,164 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

near side front head lamp slightly insecure

Pass 5 Jun 2009 103,063 miles

Rear drums noisy in operation.

front discs in poor condition.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 103,063 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear drums noisy in operation.

front discs in poor condition.

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R305 YOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R305 YOJ, 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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R305 YOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 November 1997.

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