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R512 XJA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

120,305 mi
Last recorded120,305 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR512 XJA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 120,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 120,305 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 115,902 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 115,902 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 111,184 miles

front exhaust mounting missing

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 4 Oct 2010 111,184 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

front exhaust mounting missing

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 23 Sep 2009 106,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 106,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 103,244 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 360 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 97,840 miles

offside and nearside rear brake flexi ferrulls heavily corroded

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Jan 2007 93,934 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 93,934 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 86,703 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 86,700 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R512 XJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R512 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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R512 XJA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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