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H6 DKG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

172,102 mi
Last recorded172,102 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH6 DKG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 172,102 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 172,102 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 166,594 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 166,594 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 162,100 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2013 159,244 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2013 159,234 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2012 155,957 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted

n/s/f flexi slightly twisted

Fail 23 Apr 2012 155,974 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front exhaust clamp incorrectly fitted

n/s/f flexi slightly twisted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 148,806 miles

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

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

exhaust needs new clamp

Fail 14 Apr 2011 148,698 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2010 137,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 137,777 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 127,073 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 127,073 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 108,848 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 90,353 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2007 90,353 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 70,798 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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H6 DKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 H6 DKG, 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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H6 DKG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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