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R237 VEY

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Grey Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,651 mi
Last recorded144,651 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR237 VEY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2009 144,651 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2009 144,651 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 140,240 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2009 140,235 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 135,665 miles

chips to screen

Fail 15 Feb 2008 135,659 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

chips to screen

Pass 13 Feb 2007 131,356 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 124,833 miles

stone chips on o/s front windsrceen †cut in side wall n/s/f tyre

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R237 VEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Grey 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 R237 VEY, 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 R237 VEY registered?

R237 VEY is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R237 VEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R237 VEY 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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