MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,711 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
rear chassis corroded
rear chassis corroded
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear chassis corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
rear chassis corroded
offside rear chassis corroded
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside rear chassis corroded
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres tread worn low
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 UOT 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 60%.
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 R389 UOT, 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 R389 UOT registered?
R389 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R389 UOT safe to buy?
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