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R309 GBV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 GBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Aug 2012 122,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

brake pipes heavily coated with grease

fuel tank corroded

nsr outer sill corroded

rear exhaust held up with wire

towbar and mounting points corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2012 122,373 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

brake pipes heavily coated with grease

fuel tank corroded

nsr outer sill corroded

rear exhaust held up with wire

towbar and mounting points corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 114,683 miles

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

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

both front brake flexible hoses deteriorated

fuel tank badly corroded

horn note quiet

Pass 14 Jul 2010 111,940 miles

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

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

all brake flexi hoses in poor condition and badly corroded

horn insecure and horn note just passed mot

Fail 8 Jul 2010 111,940 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

all brake flexi hoses in poor condition and badly corroded

horn insecure and horn note just passed mot

nsr wheel bearing noisey

Pass 7 May 2009 108,186 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 108,186 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake discs corroded and warpt .

front flexi hoses in poor condition .

nsr wheel bearing in poor condition .

rear brake pipes corroded at load valve .

Pass 29 Apr 2008 102,315 miles

slight brake bind at nearside rear.

windscreen wiper blades worn.

Pass 25 Apr 2007 96,557 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 32,712 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 32,712 miles

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R309 GBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R309 GBV, 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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R309 GBV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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