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R180 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

103,521 mi
Last recorded103,521 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2016 103,521 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2016 103,521 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 99,964 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 99,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber split (7.1.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 97,150 miles

slight wear on steering rack/slight lift on column

Pass 5 Nov 2013 94,613 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 94,613 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 92,249 miles

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Fail 2 Nov 2012 92,249 miles

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

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

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

Nearside headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 19 Oct 2011 86,664 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 86,663 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Oct 2010 74,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 74,041 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 70,236 miles

hand brake outer cables chafed in brkt adjac rear wishbones o/s and n/s

Fail 9 Jun 2009 70,236 miles

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

hand brake outer cables chafed in brkt adjac rear wishbones o/s and n/s

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,919 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 66,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

front and rear number plates are cracked n/side door mirror lens cracked

Pass 14 Jan 2006 64,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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R180 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R180 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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R180 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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