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R218 NDA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,848 mi
Last recorded77,848 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 NDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2010 77,848 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 77,848 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 63,768 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 404,070 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 399,916 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 399,915 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Hand brake cable support sligh pulling from floor

Hand brake travel high

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Slight rear brake imbalance

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 Dec 2005 397,389 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 397,389 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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R218 NDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R218 NDA, 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 R218 NDA registered?

R218 NDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R218 NDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 NDA shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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