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R197 AVW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

103,951 mi
Last recorded103,951 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 AVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 103,939 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 103,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 102,801 miles

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)

os mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,326 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 93,003 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

Pass 21 Jul 2008 91,102 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 86,046 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 82,423 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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R197 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 R197 AVW, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R197 AVW registered?

R197 AVW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R197 AVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 AVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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