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R344 LRS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,264 mi
Last recorded123,264 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 LRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 123,264 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 119,997 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 119,984 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

all metal brake pipes are heavily coated with grease and have evidence of corrosion in places

bonnet is difficult to open

Pass 6 Jan 2006 116,966 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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R344 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R344 LRS, 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 R344 LRS registered?

R344 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R344 LRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 LRS 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.

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