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R399 YOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,958 mi
Last recorded88,958 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 YOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 88,958 miles

Nearside front brake pipe, front to rear pipe near fuel tank,pipe to nearside rear wheel across axel & pipe at limit/load valve all have corrosion. advise cleaning & greasing.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 88,958 miles

Nearside front brake pipe, front to rear pipe near fuel tank,pipe to nearside rear wheel across axel & pipe at limit/load valve all have corrosion. advise cleaning & greasing.

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 77,890 miles

corrosion on rear and n/s/f brake pipes.

front brake discs worn.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Fail 4 Dec 2009 77,851 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion on rear and n/s/f brake pipes.

front brake discs worn.

rear brake hose ferrules corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2008 72,067 miles

Centre Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 65,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust front mounting corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2007 65,463 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective

exhaust front mounting corroded

Pass 27 Dec 2006 57,967 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 51,038 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Dec 2005 51,038 miles

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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R399 YOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R399 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 R399 YOJ registered?

R399 YOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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