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R511 XJA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 XJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 160,275 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 10 Jul 2009 156,269 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on sills

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor

corrosion underfloor

oil leak

upper shocker slighty dried

Pass 7 Jul 2008 147,219 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on brake pipes

corrosion on springs

corrosion underfloor front to rear

oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2007 140,236 miles

ADVISE ONLY both front brake flexi hose upper ferrules are showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE! nearside front tyre worn uneaven & just on legal limits of 1.6mm

Fail 16 Jul 2007 139,925 miles

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ADVISE ONLY both front brake flexi hose upper ferrules showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

VERY STRONGLY ADVISE nearside front tyre wearing uneaven & badly worn on outer edge

Pass 4 Aug 2006 130,117 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 130,117 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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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R511 XJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R511 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 R511 XJA registered?

R511 XJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R511 XJA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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