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R167 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,189 mi
Last recorded63,189 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 63,189 miles

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s wiper arm worn

Fail 2 Mar 2009 63,181 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

condensation in o/s headlamp

n/s wiper arm worn

o/s/f and n/s/f brake back plates corroded and fouling discs

Pass 18 Dec 2007 61,534 miles

Brake pivot damaged but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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R167 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R167 ENW, 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 R167 ENW registered?

R167 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R167 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 ENW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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