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R371 HRF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,938 mi
Last recorded102,938 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 HRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2012 102,938 miles

ADVISORYS ON TEST 408773532429

Fail 28 Nov 2012 102,938 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres worn on inner and outer tread patterns

o/s/f tyre worn on inner tread pattern

thinning on front exhaust

Pass 28 Nov 2011 98,820 miles

chassis cross memberon front vehicle rusty

slight dampness on rear brake load valve but no visuel leek

surface rust on metal ends on rear brake hoses

Fail 28 Nov 2011 98,820 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

chassis cross memberon front vehicle rusty

slight dampness on rear brake load valve but no visuel leek

surface rust on metal ends on rear brake hoses

Pass 1 Dec 2010 94,812 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 94,752 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Nov 2009 89,098 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 89,098 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

back of drivers seat slightly twisted

heavy wear on wiper linkage

Pass 28 Nov 2008 75,768 miles

Coolant leak

heavy wear on frount wiper linkage

Fail 27 Nov 2008 75,708 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

heavy wear on frount wiper linkage

Pass 20 Nov 2007 69,945 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 65,896 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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R371 HRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R371 HRF, 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 R371 HRF registered?

R371 HRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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