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R409 WSD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

116,155 mi
Last recorded116,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR409 WSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 116,155 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 116,155 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 116,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,950 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s o/s front brake back plates rusty

Fail 5 Sep 2014 114,934 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2014 109,087 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front exhaust rubber mounts perishing

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 98,621 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 98,621 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,315 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2011 88,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Fail 21 Dec 2010 78,578 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 78,578 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 68,031 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Dec 2009 68,031 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 20 Dec 2008 55,817 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 4 Jan 2008 45,298 miles

BACK PLATES ON FRONT BRAKES CORRODED

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

SOME OXIDISATION ON FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

Fail 12 Nov 2007 45,282 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

O/S/R TYRE SIDEWALL PERISHING

BACK PLATES ON FRONT BRAKES CORRODED

SOME OXIDISATION ON FRONT BRAKE HOSE FERRULES

SUMP OILY .POSSIBLY HOLED WITH RUST

Pass 8 Nov 2006 42,265 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2006 42,265 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 39,212 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 39,212 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

SOME REAR BRAKE INBALANCE

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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R409 WSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R409 WSD, 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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R409 WSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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