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R227 NSR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

142,884 mi
Last recorded142,884 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR227 NSR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 142,884 miles

nearside and offside outer and inner sills been repaired over a number of years

rear crossmember holed

weld repairs covered in underseal, but seem ok

Fail 17 Oct 2017 142,846 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed several places (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed several places (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded track control mounting at chassis leg weak,holed/corrodid (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor holed several places (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside outer and inner sills been repaired over a number of years

rear crossmember holed

Pass 9 Nov 2016 138,950 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear leafspring u bolts corrodid

rear lower panel crossmember holed

signs of fuel tank leak

Fail 2 Nov 2016 138,860 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at seat mountin (5.2.6)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear leafspring u bolts corrodid

rear lower panel crossmember holed

signs of fuel tank leak

Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,587 miles

dampness around fuel tank

rear crossmember holed/corrodid

Fail 4 Nov 2015 135,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

dampness around fuel tank

rear crossmember holed/corrodid

Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness,around fuel tank

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corrodid

rear lower panel,holed/corrodid

Fail 31 Oct 2014 131,672 miles

Nearside Front Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

dampness,around fuel tank

nearside and offside front lower suspension arms corrodid

rear lower panel,holed/corrodid

Pass 12 Nov 2013 126,975 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 126,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 122,192 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Nov 2012 122,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2011 116,677 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 110,182 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 110,175 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front disc corrodid

rear brake compensator requires greased

Pass 23 Oct 2009 104,366 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 100,048 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 100,048 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 13 Sep 2007 92,823 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,823 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 86,903 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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R227 NSR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R227 NSR, 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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R227 NSR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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