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R348 JWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,457 mi
Last recorded129,457 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 JWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 129,457 miles

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

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

both rear number plate lights dim

drivers mirror slightly lose and taped on

front exhaust bracket broken and modified but rattling

h/lamps slightly insicure

spare wheel missing

Pass 16 Jan 2010 122,474 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 114,359 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

radiator cap missing

rear brake balance just met

Fail 29 Dec 2008 114,359 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

radiator cap missing

rear brake balance just met

Pass 4 Jan 2008 106,748 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 99,839 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2005 93,910 miles

horn just passable recomend replacement

offside front tyre on legal limit at time of test recomend imeadiate replacement

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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R348 JWR 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 85.7%.

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 R348 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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What year was R348 JWR registered?

R348 JWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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