MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,275 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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R511 XJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1997.
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