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R302 UOD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests32 (18 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

80,255 mi
Last recorded80,255 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR302 UOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

18 pass 14 fail
Fail 11 Dec 2023 80,255 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 79,538 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s & n/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 78,460 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf spring mountings slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2021 78,460 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear leaf spring mountings slightly corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2020 77,715 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 8 Dec 2020 77,711 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill / Jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill in 2 places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective Missing 2 x rubbers at front (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Offside and Nearside perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside at 2mm (165/80/13) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and Nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and Nearside corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 17 Dec 2019 77,034 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s& n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 77,034 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s& n/s front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 76,164 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s front 1-1500 miles (5.2.3 (e))

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2017 75,459 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s & n/s rear spring shackle brackets & mountings corroded.

Fail 12 Dec 2017 75,459 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s & n/s outer sills slightly corroded

o/s & n/s rear spring shackle brackets & mountings corroded.

Pass 12 Dec 2016 74,363 miles

Sills slightly corroded

Slight corrosion evident at the rear.

Fail 12 Dec 2016 74,363 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp o/s indicators also affected when foot brake applied (1.1.A.3f)

Sills slightly corroded

Slight corrosion evident at the rear.

Pass 3 Dec 2015 72,871 miles

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

underbody corrosion evident

Fail 1 Dec 2015 72,871 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,564 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

underbody corrosion evident

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,255 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2013 70,253 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2012 68,479 miles

o/s rear tyre pearished

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre pearished

Fail 14 Dec 2011 66,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,947 miles

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

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 17 Dec 2010 64,499 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 64,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 63,004 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2009 63,004 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 59,592 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 59,591 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 58,695 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 58,695 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 52,265 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 47,653 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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R302 UOD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R302 UOD, 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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R302 UOD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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