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R176 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

111,244 mi
Last recorded111,244 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2010 111,244 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 97,840 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 97,830 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 85,365 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wiper split

Fail 21 Apr 2008 85,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f wiper split

o/s/f wiper split

Pass 19 Apr 2007 76,106 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 76,106 miles

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

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

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

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

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

offside handbrake cable fouling bodywork and has worn through outer cable

Pass 25 Apr 2006 66,990 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 66,990 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R176 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R176 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 R176 ENW registered?

R176 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R176 ENW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 ENW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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