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R93 CJS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1488cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,387 mi
Last recorded117,387 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 CJS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,488cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 117,387 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2011 117,387 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 May 2010 106,757 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 95,693 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 93,854 miles

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2008 93,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2006 86,564 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 86,564 miles

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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R93 CJS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,488cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R93 CJS, 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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R93 CJS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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