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R396 AOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,605 mi
Last recorded137,605 miles
Recorded on13 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 AOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2017 137,605 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 137,605 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2016 131,124 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 131,124 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 128,073 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 128,067 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 May 2014 121,285 miles

Battery/Alternator light is on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount is fabricated but holding

Fail 19 May 2014 121,282 miles

All position lamps excessively deteriorated so that they are not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery/Alternator light is on

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

rear exhaust mount is fabricated but holding

Pass 3 May 2013 114,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 108,424 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 102,148 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 102,148 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 97,245 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 97,245 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 92,574 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Apr 2008 82,940 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 82,940 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 78,596 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,890 miles

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

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)

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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R396 AOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R396 AOJ, 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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R396 AOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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