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R748 DJN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

119,213 mi
Last recorded119,213 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 DJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,213 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 119,213 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f+n/s/f split+ (8.2.2)

coil spring broken o/s/f+n/s/f (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 116,218 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2014 116,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 113,600 miles

Front end damaged + repaired

Fail 9 Sep 2013 113,600 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front end damaged + repaired

Fail 8 Oct 2012 111,715 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

front end damaged + repaired very slightly

Pass 8 Oct 2012 111,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

front end damaged + repaired very slightly

Pass 7 Oct 2011 109,976 miles

o/s/f+n/s/f cross member damaged+repaired

Fail 28 Sep 2011 109,963 miles

Front Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f+n/s/f cross member damaged+repaired

Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,416 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

near side front damaged repaired

Fail 2 Oct 2010 107,407 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

near side front damaged repaired

Pass 23 Sep 2009 105,038 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 103,340 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,553 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 100,553 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 98,054 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 98,054 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R748 DJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R748 DJN, 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 R748 DJN registered?

R748 DJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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