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R296 HDF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,407 mi
Last recorded141,407 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 HDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 141,407 miles

Centre exhaust rusty/leaking

Nearside & offside mirror glass

Nearside & offside rear inner wings rusty

Nearside & offside wiper blades split

Nearside outer sill rusty

Nearside rear floor to sill rusty

Offside rear arch rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2011 130,694 miles

all as previous vt32

Fail 18 Jun 2011 130,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s headlight mount damaged

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

Pass 12 Jun 2010 121,486 miles

Nearside mirror

Offside front tyre perrished

Offside rear tyre edges worn

Play in neaerside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2009 114,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

handbrake mounting on tunnel starting to split

Pass 30 Jun 2008 107,677 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 107,677 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 101,594 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 101,592 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 92,966 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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R296 HDF 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 70%.

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 R296 HDF, 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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R296 HDF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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