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R462 OAJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,127 mi
Last recorded205,127 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR462 OAJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 205,127 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 120,142 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 199,756 miles

Drivers door broken

Tow ball obscuring rear no plate slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2006 199,756 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Drivers door broken

Tow ball obscuring rear no plate slightly

Pass 14 Dec 2005 191,641 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2005 191,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R462 OAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R462 OAJ, 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 R462 OAJ registered?

R462 OAJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R462 OAJ safe to buy?

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