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R209 HKH

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,593 mi
Last recorded112,593 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 112,593 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

sill repair undersealed

water leak on radiator switch

Fail 4 Sep 2008 112,591 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

water leak on radiator switch

Pass 19 Sep 2007 104,741 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 104,741 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear bumper insecure

all metal brake pipes heavily soiled †exhaust system rusty †nsr tyre cracking in tread †slight play in steering column †air bag light on

Pass 19 Aug 2006 178,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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 HKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R209 HKH, 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 HKH registered?

R209 HKH is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 December 1997.

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