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R801 VJN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

74,141 mi
Last recorded74,141 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 VJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 74,141 miles

front exhaust rubbers missing but still adequately supported

Fail 15 Jun 2015 74,141 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust rubbers missing but still adequately supported

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,352 miles

exhaust rubbers broken but is still adequatly supported

Fail 13 Jun 2014 73,352 miles

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

exhaust rubbers broken but is still adequatly supported

Fail 11 Jul 2013 73,090 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 73,090 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 52,164 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,753 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 71,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2009 72,080 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 69,596 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 68,032 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 66,127 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 66,127 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R801 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R801 VJN, 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 R801 VJN registered?

R801 VJN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R801 VJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R801 VJN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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