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R185 KRY

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,839 mi
Last recorded112,839 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 KRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,839 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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 10 Mar 2012 111,119 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 108,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 104,870 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 100,394 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 93,734 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 88,007 miles

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

front number plate cracked and starting to fade

Pass 3 Oct 2005 81,344 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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R185 KRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R185 KRY, 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 R185 KRY registered?

R185 KRY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R185 KRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 KRY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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