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R166 OCH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,636 mi
Last recorded129,636 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 OCH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2008 129,636 miles

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres ON legal limit (1.6mm)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 129,636 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside front and Nearside rear tyres ON legal limit (1.6mm)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 118,607 miles

o/s/f macpherson strut,slight leaking of oil.

Fail 8 Oct 2007 118,607 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f macpherson strut,slight leaking of oil.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 105,991 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 105,991 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 94,263 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 94,263 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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)

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

n/s/f lower ball joint gaitor split

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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R166 OCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 OCH, 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 R166 OCH registered?

R166 OCH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 September 1997.

Is R166 OCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 OCH shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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