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R173 GCD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests32 (22 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

200,965 mi
Last recorded200,965 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 GCD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

22 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 200,965 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 198,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 198,314 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 196,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 194,571 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 194,567 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2021 192,054 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 191,667 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 188,824 miles

Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rubber pipe (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2019 187,263 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x3 (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 185,362 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer & held on with cable ties (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 180,135 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2017 180,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded cross bulkhead leaking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipes x 2 compensator (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 176,538 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 176,400 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 169,412 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 169,299 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 161,939 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 161,939 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front no. plate has some slight staining

n/s front headlight lens is cracked

rear exhaust box held in place by rope

Pass 19 Aug 2014 158,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 150,925 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 150,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

n/s front headlight lens cracked

spare wheel is flat

Pass 6 Aug 2012 142,932 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 142,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front headlight lens has a crack in it.

Pass 25 Jul 2011 140,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2010 135,808 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 135,808 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

noise at n/s rear hub when brake applied

Pass 15 Jun 2009 126,166 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 125,828 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2008 119,572 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 115,600 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 110,841 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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R173 GCD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R173 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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R173 GCD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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