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R247 EDO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,073 mi
Last recorded122,073 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 EDO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 122,073 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Feb 2020 118,269 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,924 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 111,059 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 107,411 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 98,627 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 91,092 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 83,018 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2013 83,018 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 79,977 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 79,977 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 75,708 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 75,708 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 71,369 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 71,369 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 66,678 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 61,392 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 56,010 miles

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

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

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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R247 EDO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R247 EDO, 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 R247 EDO registered?

R247 EDO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R247 EDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 EDO shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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