MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,869 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)
Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
both chassis rails corroded at front floor.
both front brake discs corroded on inner faces and not wearing evenly.
engine and oil pipe leaking oil.
nearside rear shockabsorber weeping oil.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front No plate cracked
N/S/F wiper arm slightly worn
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
O/S/F wiper arm has slight play
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
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R279 BUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R279 BUB, 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 R279 BUB registered?
R279 BUB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R279 BUB safe to buy?
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