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R190 NRN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

136,972 mi
Last recorded136,972 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 NRN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,972 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 133,691 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 130,271 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2008 130,271 miles

Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 123,470 miles

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

Horn only just loud enough, may require attention soon.

Nearside rear brake efficiencies (pedal & handbrake) slightly lower than offside rear. May require attention soon.

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front & rear number plates cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2006 114,387 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 114,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear 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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R190 NRN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R190 NRN, 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 R190 NRN registered?

R190 NRN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R190 NRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 NRN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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