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R289 ODA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,523 mi
Last recorded153,523 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 ODA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 153,523 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 153,523 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 151,196 miles

battery tray corroded / battery loose

both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

both handbrake cables buldged / casing cracked

both rear outer sills corroded / holed

coolant radiator corroded / leaking

corrosion starting around both rear inner wheel arch areas

crack in zone 'b' of windscreen

engine oil sump corroded / leaking slightly

exhaust system has been patched up in places

front exhaust section corroded / pin holed

n/s gearbox mount bracket corroded

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear crossmember (behind bumper) corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

various front suspension componants badly corroded

various rear suspension componants badly corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 151,188 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

battery tray corroded / battery loose

both front brake flexi hoses in poor condition

both handbrake cables buldged / casing cracked

both rear outer sills corroded / holed

coolant radiator corroded / leaking

corrosion starting around both rear inner wheel arch areas

crack in zone 'b' of windscreen

engine oil sump corroded / leaking slightly

front exhaust section corroded / pin holed

n/s gearbox mount bracket corroded

o/s inner and outer sills corroded

o/s/f jacking point corroded

rear crossmember (behind bumper) corroded

rear exhaust section corroded

surface corrosion on front brake discs

various front suspension componants badly corroded

various rear suspension componants badly corroded

Fail 22 Nov 2012 147,671 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 147,671 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 146,384 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 145,929 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 145,928 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 144,954 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 143,067 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 143,067 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

battery tray corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2007 139,839 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 136,969 miles

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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R289 ODA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R289 ODA, 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 R289 ODA registered?

R289 ODA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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