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R412 FOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

83,408 mi
Last recorded83,408 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 FOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2013 83,408 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

blow & repair on exhaust centre section

bonnet pull

condition of rear brake load valve (damp)

corrosion on centre floor by handbrake mounting borderline

corrosion on front & rear floors

corrosion on front brake pipes

corrosion on front cross member

operation of rear shockers

rear tyres wear low

Pass 29 Nov 2012 74,442 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Corosion throughout underbody

Corosion to rear leafsprings

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,765 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2011 65,760 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 47,339 miles

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

both rear wheels slight bind

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

sever under body corrosion

Fail 1 Oct 2009 47,329 miles

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

both rear wheels slight bind

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corrosion

sever under body corrosion

Fail 28 Sep 2009 47,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

vehicle very rusty underneath

Pass 4 Oct 2008 39,887 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 39,133 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 39,133 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers door check strap damaged

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 28 Jul 2006 36,923 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 36,923 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R412 FOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R412 FOJ, 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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R412 FOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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