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R138 YPV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,697 mi
Last recorded140,697 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 YPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2008 140,697 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 130,640 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 127,184 miles

front number plate cracked

slight free play at the top of the steering collom

spare tyre flat

Fail 18 Oct 2006 127,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

slight free play at the top off the steering collom.

spare tyre flat

Pass 26 Oct 2005 119,418 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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R138 YPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R138 YPV, 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 R138 YPV registered?

R138 YPV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R138 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 YPV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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