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R167 SNA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

46,947 mi
Last recorded46,947 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 SNA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 46,947 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2018 34,535 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member holed by spring mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 33,797 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front discs worn and pitted on inner face

Oil leak ()

wiper arms badly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2016 33,322 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edges

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes around bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 15 Jun 2016 33,322 miles

Front discs pitted on inner edges

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes around bias valve (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play both (2.6.2)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 32,923 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in wiper arms

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 32,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in wiper arms

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 32,349 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

fuel flap broken

wiper arms badly worn

Fail 18 Jun 2014 32,349 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

fuel flap broken

wiper arms badly worn

Pass 12 Jun 2013 31,771 miles

Fuel filler flap broken

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

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

Oil leak

Wiper arms worn

Fail 12 Jun 2013 31,771 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Wiper arms worn

Fuel filler flap broken

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 30,787 miles

Battery securing bracket missing

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

Fuel tank flap broken

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Wiper arms worn

Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,043 miles

Fuel cap cover broken

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 28,494 miles

Fuel filler flap broken

Oil leak

Play in wiper arms

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 27,497 miles

Fuel flap broken

Fail 1 Dec 2008 27,497 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel flap broken

Pass 9 Nov 2007 26,081 miles

Fuel flap broken

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 24,506 miles

Fuel flap broken

NSR service brake slightly down

Oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2006 24,506 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fuel flap broken

NS rear foot brak effort slightly down

Oil leak

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 SNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R167 SNA, 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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R167 SNA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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