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R745 SJF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

184,631 mi
Last recorded184,631 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 SJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 184,631 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 178,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ns door mirror is missing

nsr tyre is worn on the outer edge

Fail 10 Mar 2008 178,094 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

ns door mirror is missing

nsr tyre is worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 172,256 miles

front anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

ns door mirror cracked

slight front end damage

Pass 1 Mar 2006 165,060 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside mirror cracked

offside mirror tempoary repair

oil leak

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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R745 SJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R745 SJF, 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 R745 SJF registered?

R745 SJF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R745 SJF safe to buy?

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