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R187 ENW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

97,518 mi
Last recorded97,518 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 ENW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 97,518 miles

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

front brake pads and discs wearing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 94,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 94,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 91,128 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 80,661 miles

(1.6B1.2)The offside driving dipped beam horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit

(2.3.2)The steering auxiliary drive belt is noisy in operation indicating that it is ready for service

(2.4A.2)The offside rear chassis prescribed area under protective sealant compound is starting to corrode

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front coil spring has surface corrosion present throughout its length

(2.4C.1b)The offside front coil spring has surface corrosion present throughout its length

(2.5C.1d)The nearside driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(2g)The rear door locks are incorrectly adjusted

(3.6B.4e)The offside front brake hose ferrule behind protective covering is corroding,also the opposite ferrule is also corroding

(3.6F.3)The load sensing valve operating lever pivots are becoming worn

(3.7A.2e)The front service brakes imbalance is at 20% throughout the operating range,which indicates they are ready for service

(3.7A.4a)The nearside rear service brake is noisy in operation which indicates that it may be ready for service

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn towards 02mm depth remaining

(5.1B.6)The nearside front sewat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(5.1B.6)The offside front sewat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(6.1.1)The offside rear inner wheel arch is excessively corroded in two seperate areas

(6.2.1)The nearside front door check strap is worn

(6.2.1)The offside front door check strap is worn

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer rubber support is deteriorating

(7.1.2a,b)The front exhaust manifold is slightly noisy with a small leak present

(8.3.1a)Damage within zone A of the windscreen swept area approximately 010mm diameter

The clutch/transmission is noisy in operation

Fail 7 May 2009 80,604 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

(1.6B1.2)The offside driving dipped beam horizontal alignment is set at the lower 2.0% limit

(2.3.2)The steering auxiliary drive belt is noisy in operation indicating that it is ready for service

(2.4A.2)The offside rear chassis prescribed area under protective sealant compound is starting to corrode

(2.4C.1b)The nearside front coil spring has surface corrosion present throughout its length

(2.4C.1b)The offside front coil spring has surface corrosion present throughout its length

(2.5C.1d)The nearside driveshaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating

(2g)The rear door locks are incorrectly adjusted

(3.6B.4e)The offside front brake hose ferrule behind protective covering is corroding,also the opposite ferrule is also corroding

(3.6F.3)The load sensing valve operating lever pivots are becoming worn

(4.1D1)The offside front tyre is worn towards 02mm depth remaining

(5.1B.6)The nearside front sewat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(5.1B.6)The offside front sewat belt prescribed area has surface corrosion present

(6.1.1)The offside rear inner wheel arch is excessively corroded in two seperate areas

(6.2.1)The nearside front door check strap is worn

(6.2.1)The offside front door check strap is worn

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer rubber support is deteriorating

(7.1.2a,b)The front exhaust manifold is slightly noisy with a small leak present

(8.3.1a)Damage within zone A of the windscreen swept area approximately 010mm diameter

The clutch/transmission is noisy in operation

Pass 8 May 2008 62,971 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 62,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 May 2007 57,476 miles

Nearside rear brake noisy during roller test.

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

Pass 9 May 2006 52,553 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 52,544 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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R187 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R187 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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R187 ENW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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