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R378 BOT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

62,414 mi
Last recorded62,414 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 BOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2011 62,414 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 62,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 58,920 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 54,795 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 52,722 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,775 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2006 46,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 46,403 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 43,449 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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R378 BOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R378 BOT, 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 R378 BOT registered?

R378 BOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R378 BOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R378 BOT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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