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R366 LUM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,701 mi
Last recorded131,701 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 LUM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2011 131,701 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

general corrosion under and around van

Fail 4 Aug 2010 127,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer treads close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 4 Aug 2010 127,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

both front tyres worn on outer treads close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,760 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

incrrect door mirror fitted to o/s

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

Fail 29 Jul 2009 123,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre wall cracked

not correct o/s door mirror

Pass 24 Jan 2008 120,790 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jan 2008 120,788 miles

Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.3.A.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Aug 2006 117,518 miles

Oil leak

slight lift insteering column

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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R366 LUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R366 LUM, 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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R366 LUM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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