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R830 JPB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,067 mi
Last recorded166,067 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR830 JPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2010 166,067 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 166,067 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 157,963 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 157,963 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 119,586 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 11,958 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 92,001 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 92,001 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 54,763 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 54,763 miles

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

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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R830 JPB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R830 JPB, 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 R830 JPB registered?

R830 JPB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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