MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,924 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Coolant leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
battrey insecure
Oil leak
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)
Battery insecure
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
incorrect fitment of tyres should have commercial tyres fitted
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
incorrect fitment of tyres should have commercial tyres fitted
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ns outer sill damadged quite badly
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
ns outer sill damadged quite badly
DRIVER SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER IS FAULTY
FUEL TANK IS CORRODED
HIGH IMBALANCE ON THE REAR BRAKES
N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN CENTRAL 3/4
N/S/R TYRE IS PERRISHED
O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS WORN
O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED
O/S/R BOOT FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED
OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE AREA
SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/ AND O/S OUTER SILLS
THE BATTERY IS SECURED WITH WOOD
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS POORLY FITTED
THE STEERING RACK IS WORN
WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR
WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR
DRIVER SEAT BELT PRE TENSIONER IS FAULTY
FUEL TANK IS CORRODED
HIGH IMBALANCE ON THE REAR BRAKES
N/S/F AND O/S/F TYRES ARE WORN CENTRAL 3/4
N/S/R TYRE IS PERRISHED
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
O/S/F BOTTOM BALL JOINT IS WORN
O/S/F SUSPENSION COIL SPRING IS CORRODED
O/S/R BOOT FLOOR AREA IS CORRODED
OIL LEAK ON THE ENGINE AREA
Offside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Rear Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
SLIGHT CORROSION ON THE N/S/ AND O/S OUTER SILLS
THE BATTERY IS SECURED WITH WOOD
THE EXHAUST SYSTEM IS POORLY FITTED
THE STEERING RACK IS WORN
WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR
WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR
Hand operated control valve unit insecure (3.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R182 DRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R182 DRF, 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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R182 DRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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