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R182 DRF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,924 mi
Last recorded146,924 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 DRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2012 146,924 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 145,116 miles

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)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 145,116 miles

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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 140,659 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 140,659 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 131,964 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 124,883 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 124,883 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 117,395 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2007 117,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006 109,174 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 109,168 miles

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?

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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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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