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R197 RPR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

124,188 mi
Last recorded124,188 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 RPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 124,188 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 124,172 miles

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)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 114,786 miles

exhaust very rusty in places, headlamp aims just within set limits, os door sill rusting, both outer sill ends rusting.

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,932 miles

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*

Fail 20 Oct 2010 108,931 miles

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*

Pass 24 Oct 2009 103,426 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight inbalance rear brakes

slight shrinking o/s/f seat belt webb

Fail 24 Oct 2009 103,426 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 97,034 miles

offside rear, tyre tread, flat spot

windscreen, swept area ,scratches

Pass 20 Oct 2007 90,764 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 83,892 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 83,889 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 75,586 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 75,586 miles

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.

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 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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R197 RPR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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