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R209 AVF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,913 mi
Last recorded125,913 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 AVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 25 May 2012 125,913 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 125,517 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 124,804 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 123,230 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 120,418 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 115,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 108,238 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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R209 AVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R209 AVF, 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 R209 AVF registered?

R209 AVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R209 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R209 AVF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R209 AVF have outstanding finance?

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