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R343 JPE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,664 mi
Last recorded92,664 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 JPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 92,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 92,664 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 89,908 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,908 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 82,564 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 82,564 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

poor weld on ns outer sill panel

slight oil leak from sump areas

Pass 26 Sep 2006 68,827 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 68,623 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R343 JPE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R343 JPE, 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 R343 JPE registered?

R343 JPE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R343 JPE safe to buy?

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