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R247 XVW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

164,661 mi
Last recorded164,661 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR247 XVW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 164,661 miles

Horn siren poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 15 Oct 2015 164,661 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Horn siren poor

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 155,193 miles

N/S/R tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No reverse light.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Slight play in both front top strut mountings.

Windscreen cracked but not obstructing the drivers veiw of the road.

Fail 14 Oct 2014 155,193 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking on inner sidewall.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

No reverse light.

Oil leak

Slight play in both front top strut mountings.

Windscreen cracked but not obstructing the drivers veiw of the road.

Pass 25 Nov 2013 147,726 miles

Exhaust system fouling N/S/R shocker

Front brake discs in poor condition

Hand brake travel long

N/S washer jet poor

O/S/F brake pads worn to limit

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Fail 12 Nov 2013 147,726 miles

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

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

Reverse lights not working

Slight play in N/S/R wheel bearing

Exhaust system fouling N/S/R shocker

Front brake discs in poor condition

Hand brake travel long

N/S washer jet poor

O/S/F brake pads worn to limit

Pass 7 Dec 2012 141,961 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 138,005 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2011 138,005 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 133,325 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 129,502 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 125,889 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 121,587 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 110,903 miles

O/S rev light not working

Fail 11 Dec 2006 110,903 miles

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

O/S rev light not working

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 101,095 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2005 101,093 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R247 XVW, 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 XVW registered?

R247 XVW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R247 XVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R247 XVW shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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