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R548 JUB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,811 mi
Last recorded51,811 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR548 JUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2010 51,811 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 51,811 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 50,819 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 49,347 miles

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

n/s mirror cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2008 49,347 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2007 48,315 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,060 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Jun 2005 42,752 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jun 2005 42,752 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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R548 JUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R548 JUB, 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 R548 JUB registered?

R548 JUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R548 JUB safe to buy?

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