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R170 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,331 miles

Advise rear andbrake cables corroding

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 77,603 miles

advise o/s/r bump stop mount corroded

advise o/s/r sill starting to corrode

Fail 27 Nov 2012 77,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

advise n/s/f flexi starting to corrode

advise o/s/r bump stop mount corroded

advise o/s/r sill starting to corrode

advise slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,194 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 73,792 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 72,320 miles

advise slight corrosion starting on sills

Pass 28 Nov 2008 69,558 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 67,884 miles

advise both rear brake pipe flexis starting too rust.

advise both rear w/brgs slight play.

Pass 12 Dec 2006 64,517 miles

advise both rear w/brgs very slight play.

Pass 20 Dec 2005 60,441 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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R170 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R170 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 R170 ENW registered?

R170 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R170 ENW safe to buy?

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