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R163 WOA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,259 mi
Last recorded108,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 WOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 108,259 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 May 2010 108,146 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s n/s front tie rod/anti-roll bar rusty/corroded

bonnet release cable stiff/broken

n/s outer sill surface rust

n/s rear tyre perished on outer wall

o/s front brake pad deteriorated on edges - replacement advised

o/s n/s front coil springs rusty

rear cross member lots of surface rust

Pass 20 May 2009 103,297 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2008 98,438 miles

nearside front tyre has slight sidewall damage

offside rear tyre has a nail in it

Pass 30 May 2007 92,691 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

front to centre exhaust section has a slight blow

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

spare wheel missing

Fail 22 May 2007 92,583 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre sidewall has slight damage

spare wheel missing

Pass 30 May 2006 87,927 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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R163 WOA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R163 WOA, 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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R163 WOA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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