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R382 RJU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

179,806 mi
Last recorded179,806 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR382 RJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2015 179,806 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 170,084 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 163,151 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 155,487 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 155,487 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 145,749 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 138,083 miles

exhaust repair appears to be adequate, not leaking at present

Fail 30 Oct 2009 138,040 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 123,133 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 118,206 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 118,206 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 115,820 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 115,820 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

nearside headlamp lense damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2006 109,911 miles

chip in nearside headlamp †offside rear tyre 1.6mm

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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R382 RJU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R382 RJU, 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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R382 RJU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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