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R383 RJU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,728 mi
Last recorded87,728 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 RJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2008 87,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Spare tyre defective

engine noisy

nearside mirror slightly damaged

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 22 Aug 2008 87,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Spare tyre defective

engine noisy

nearside mirror slightly damaged

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 23 Aug 2007 84,384 miles

Spare tyre defective

some rear brake imbalance

Fail 20 Aug 2007 84,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

some rear brake imbalance

Pass 11 Jul 2006 78,709 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Aug 2005 72,609 miles

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front side light dull

Fail 11 Aug 2005 72,609 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

nearside front side light dull

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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R383 RJU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R383 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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What year was R383 RJU registered?

R383 RJU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R383 RJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 RJU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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