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R287 XOO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

310,803 mi
Last recorded310,803 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 XOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Nov 2015 310,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rear (3.6.B.4e)

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

engine oil leaks

Pass 19 Aug 2014 302,012 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cuttuing out on inner edge

rear pannel showing signs off corrosion

Fail 18 Aug 2014 301,999 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cuttuing out on inner edge

rear pannel showing signs off corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2013 290,780 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2013 290,710 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 280,181 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 267,739 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 254,411 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both hand brakes cables slightly worn on rear mounting brakets

n/s/f head lamp has crack in mounting bracket

Pass 10 Aug 2009 237,826 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 6 Aug 2008 233,379 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 9 Aug 2007 221,453 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 208,834 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear flexi pipes metel ends starting to corrode

rear number plate cracked

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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R287 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R287 XOO, 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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R287 XOO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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