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R265 APP

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

119,980 mi
Last recorded119,980 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR265 APP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 119,980 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 119,980 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 111,489 miles

engine mounts getting softer general rustiness on underside

Pass 29 Mar 2018 103,154 miles

keep an eye on n/s rear tyre for wear

Pass 31 Mar 2017 95,020 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 84,489 miles

N/S FRONT HEADLIGHT HAS CONDENSATION

Pass 1 Apr 2015 75,670 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2014 66,188 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,773 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 33,975 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre tread worn

nearside rear tyre tread worn

offside rear tyre tread worn

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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R265 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R265 APP, 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 R265 APP registered?

R265 APP is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R265 APP safe to buy?

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