MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,661 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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)
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)
O/S rev light not working
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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