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R196 ULF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

147,165 mi
Last recorded147,165 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 ULF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 147,165 miles

Body showing signs of general corrosion

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All showing signs of corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,988 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

General corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 146,906 miles

Front Exhaust rubbers missing but system secure

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Fail 5 Jul 2017 146,906 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill to floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Blades split (8.2.2)

rear brake binding Both sides (3.7.B.1)

Front Exhaust rubbers missing but system secure

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Across (3.6.B.2c)

Spare tyre defective Flat ()

Pass 29 Jun 2016 146,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake very slight binding

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion 1/4sill corrodded (6.1.B.2)

Spare flat

Wiper blades split

Pass 7 Apr 2015 146,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 146,603 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 146,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 145,770 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 145,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 145,125 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

has had a repair to the ns sill?

slight front brake im/bal

Pass 5 Feb 2011 146,245 miles

n/s sill corroded but not holed

Pass 4 Feb 2010 139,626 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 139,626 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 139,046 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 135,606 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 133,864 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 133,860 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 127,284 miles

oil leak from alternator at front of engine

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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R196 ULF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R196 ULF, 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 R196 ULF registered?

R196 ULF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 November 1997.

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