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R141 GRF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 GRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2013 132,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 132,064 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 127,086 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2011 122,996 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 118,626 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 114,327 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 114,327 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2008 108,756 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 108,756 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Front number plate damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside wiper blade split and perished

Fail 3 Feb 2007 97,421 miles

Engine oil leak and vehicle was presented with low oil.

Front pads and discs will requiring at some point in the near future

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Shail around hand brake compensator attachment

Steering wheel damaged but not affecting security or operation

Pass 3 Feb 2007 97,421 miles

Engine oil leak and vehicle was presented with low oil.

Front pads and discs will requiring at some point in the near future

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

Shail around hand brake compensator attachment

Steering wheel damaged but not affecting security or operation

Pass 1 Feb 2006 87,628 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R141 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R141 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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R141 GRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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