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R341 JWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

176,588 mi
Last recorded176,588 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 JWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 176,588 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 170,258 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 159,669 miles

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

Steering rack mechanism slight free play.

n/s & o/s wiper arm mechanism worn.

Fail 4 Jun 2010 159,669 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering rack mechanism slight free play.

n/s & o/s wiper arm mechanism worn.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 147,329 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel bearing worn.

Fail 2 Jun 2009 147,328 miles

Nearside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s rear wheel bearing worn.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 140,576 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 140,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fail 28 May 2008 140,556 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 136,642 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 136,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 126,209 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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R341 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R341 JWR, 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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R341 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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