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R844 JPB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

134,995 mi
Last recorded134,995 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 JPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 134,995 miles

outer sills corroding & front jacking points corroded

rust patches

slight exhaust leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2014 132,501 miles

rust patches

Pass 8 Jun 2013 129,446 miles

rust patches

Pass 13 Jun 2012 125,257 miles

rust & welded patches

minor exhaust leak centre

offside front wheel rim slightly dented

Fail 13 Jun 2012 125,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

minor exhaust leak centre

offside front wheel rim slightly dented

rust & welded patches

Pass 15 Jun 2011 122,076 miles

rust patches

Fail 14 Jun 2011 122,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rust patches

Pass 1 Feb 2010 113,973 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 110,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 105,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 100,627 miles

all tyres getting low

Pass 1 Feb 2006 94,285 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 94,285 miles

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

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

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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R844 JPB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R844 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 R844 JPB registered?

R844 JPB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R844 JPB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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