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R948 JKN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,715 mi
Last recorded60,715 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 JKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 60,715 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 60,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 51,731 miles

n/r/tyre wear on tread uneven

Fail 3 Dec 2009 51,731 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/r/tyre wear on tread uneven

Fail 27 Nov 2008 47,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 47,426 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 43,171 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 43,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 39,587 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 35,828 miles

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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R948 JKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R948 JKN, 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 R948 JKN registered?

R948 JKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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