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R377 YOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,148 mi
Last recorded139,148 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 YOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2016 139,148 miles

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

nearside track rod end dust cover deteriorated

offside front outer sill corroded hole

oil leak

rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

Pass 31 Mar 2015 137,900 miles

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

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

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

nearside front track rod end dust cover deteriated

offside rear outer lower body panel has surface corrosion

rear brake hoses and brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 22 Mar 2014 135,832 miles

exhaust deteriated

rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

slight fluctuations rear brake efforts

Fail 20 Mar 2014 135,828 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust deteriated

rear brake pipes and hoses covered in grease

slight fluctuations rear brake efforts

Pass 23 Mar 2013 133,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 130,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre close to wear bar

nearside rear light lense repaird with tapes

nearside rear tyre close to wear bars outer edge

offside front tyre close to wear bars

offside mirror glass held on by tape

slight play nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Apr 2011 127,871 miles

nearside rear light lense taped

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

front exhaust flexi deteriated slight blow

offside mirror glass held on by tape

Pass 13 May 2010 12,199 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 113,872 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 May 2009 113,872 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 106,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 98,135 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 98,135 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 91,754 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R377 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 78.6%.

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 R377 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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What year was R377 YOJ registered?

R377 YOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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