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R171 GCD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,670 mi
Last recorded176,670 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 GCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2012 176,670 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a) DANGEROUS

hand brake travel high

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 164,861 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 10 Mar 2010 153,782 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 7 Mar 2009 144,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 134,810 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 130,016 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 126,815 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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R171 GCD 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 85.7%.

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 R171 GCD, 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 R171 GCD registered?

R171 GCD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R171 GCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R171 GCD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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