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R526 HOJ

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,139 mi
Last recorded113,139 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR526 HOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 113,139 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2008 113,139 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2007 97,546 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2007 97,546 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,695 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,695 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Sep 2005 67,580 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 67,580 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R526 HOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R526 HOJ, 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 R526 HOJ registered?

R526 HOJ is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R526 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R526 HOJ shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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