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R128 GRF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

122,975 mi
Last recorded122,975 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR128 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 122,975 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive end of sill/wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 119,057 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise rear of sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 119,057 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise rear of sill to wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 116,176 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 116,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 112,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

bonnet catch hard to open (tight cable)

Fail 16 Feb 2016 112,594 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

nsr tyre badly wearing on inner edge suggest replacement soon

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 108,514 miles

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

advise bonnet hard to open cable fault,

Fail 21 Feb 2015 108,514 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise bonnet hard to open cable fault,

Pass 18 Feb 2014 105,524 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 105,524 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2013 101,414 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 101,414 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 96,968 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2012 96,966 miles

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

ADVISE O/S/R IMBALANCE HIGH LOWER PEFORMANCE THAN N/S/R

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 92,044 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,687 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 82,574 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 82,574 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,389 miles

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

rear silencer deteriateing , slight blow

Fail 23 Jul 2008 82,389 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s rear tyre approaching limit

rear silencer deteriateing , slight blow

Pass 10 May 2007 81,492 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 81,491 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 13 May 2006 71,400 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 71,400 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R128 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R128 GRF, 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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R128 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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