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R348 XOB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,771 mi
Last recorded86,771 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR348 XOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 86,771 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 82,661 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner sill at rear corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 77,942 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 73,131 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 68,510 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 68,510 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 64,379 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 64,379 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,844 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 55,692 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 51,334 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 47,720 miles

Both front and both rear flex hose ferrules very rusty

Front windscreen damaged within swept area

Nearside outer sill weakened by corrosion outside of perscribed area

Nearside rear tyre perished within tread area

Slight exhaust gas leak from middle section around hanger bracket

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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R348 XOB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R348 XOB, 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 R348 XOB registered?

R348 XOB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R348 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R348 XOB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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