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R238 SNN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

186,598 mi
Last recorded186,598 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 SNN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2012 186,598 miles

both rear wheel bearings are noisey

n/s/r wheel bearing as dust cap missing

o/s/r tyre out of shape

temp repair to o/s/r lamp unit

Fail 20 Jul 2012 186,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

both rear wheel bearings are noisey

n/s/r wheel bearing as dust cap missing

o/s/r tyre out of shape

temp repair to o/s/r lamp unit

Pass 18 Jul 2011 176,129 miles

all of van body work corrded

both rear wheel bearings noisey

low n/s/r service brake effort

n/s/f track control arm inner bush worn

o/s/r tyre out of shape

temp repair to o/s/r to light cluster

Fail 8 Jul 2011 175,904 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Steering component is not secure to the vehicle structure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all of van body work corrded

both rear wheel bearings noisey

low n/s/r service brake effort

n/s/f track control arm inner bush worn

o/s/r tyre out of shape

temp repair to o/s/r to light cluster

Pass 8 May 2010 160,008 miles

Dipswitch will not flash

Fail 4 May 2010 159,865 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Dipswitch will not flash

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 155,925 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 155,917 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 153,000 miles

Indicator stalk will not flash main beam

N/S/F headlight chipped

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 151,796 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 147,696 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 147,696 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 142,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 142,717 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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R238 SNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R238 SNN, 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 R238 SNN registered?

R238 SNN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R238 SNN safe to buy?

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