MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,188 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits, os door sill rusting, both outer sill ends rusting.
plastic shields on underbody,etc, andmud restrict examination* acceptable wear of osf seatbelt webbing*oil leaks and sump heavily rusted* rear exhaust box rusted* slight play in osr wheelbearing*
suspect shockabsorbers worn* front brake discs worn*
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
plastic shields on underbody,etc, andmud restrict examination* acceptable wear of osf seatbelt webbing*oil leaks and sump heavily rusted* rear exhaust box rusted* slight play in osr wheelbearing*
suspect shockabsorbers worn* front brake discs worn*
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight inbalance rear brakes
slight shrinking o/s/f seat belt webb
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
slight inbalance rear brakes
slight shrinking o/s/f seat belt webb
offside rear, tyre tread, flat spot
windscreen, swept area ,scratches
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
spare wheel carrier not fully secure
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R197 RPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R197 RPR, 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 R197 RPR registered?
R197 RPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1997.
Is R197 RPR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R197 RPR shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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