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R509 XJA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,374 mi
Last recorded112,374 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 XJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2010 112,374 miles

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

drivers door slightly stiff on opening and closing

drivers mirror slightly loose

front number plate cracked

nearside front wiper arm worn

oil leak on engine

Pass 24 Jan 2009 85,966 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 85,966 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Dec 2006 78,972 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 73,782 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 73,728 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side axle brake pipe

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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R509 XJA 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 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R509 XJA, 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 R509 XJA registered?

R509 XJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R509 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 XJA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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