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R331 WDM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,267 mi
Last recorded98,267 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 WDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 98,267 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 98,267 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 94,159 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 93,390 miles

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

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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R331 WDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R331 WDM, 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 R331 WDM registered?

R331 WDM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R331 WDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R331 WDM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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