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R381 DRF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,738 mi
Last recorded139,738 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 DRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 139,738 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 37,502 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

spare wheel missing

Fail 25 Nov 2009 37,496 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 134,270 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlamp stonechiped

rear brakes not locking

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,267 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside headlamp stonechiped

rear brakes not locking

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 3 Dec 2008 134,265 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 6 Dec 2007 131,153 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Battery insecure

Fail 6 Dec 2007 131,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

ENGINE OIL LEAK ONTO EXHAUST

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SPARE WHEEL MISSING

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2006 124,915 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 124,911 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R381 DRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R381 DRF, 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 R381 DRF registered?

R381 DRF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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