MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,969 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front crossmember badly corroded. † †Offside & nearside front antiroll bar bushes have slight play. † †All brake flexi's are starting to corrode at the ferrules. † †All original remaining brake pipes starting to corrode.
Load acting valve damp/heavily covered in grease. † †Handbrake cables corroded. † †Underside of vehicle starting to corrode. † †Whining noise from timing belt area of engine. † †Offside & nearside rear wheel bearing slight play.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
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R226 NSP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R226 NSP, 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 R226 NSP registered?
R226 NSP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 1997.
Is R226 NSP safe to buy?
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