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R411 DRE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,455 mi
Last recorded94,455 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR411 DRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2013 94,455 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine management light on

nearside rear outer sill has traces of body filler

rear brake pipes and ferrules protected in black paint

Pass 17 Mar 2012 92,555 miles

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2012 92,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 86,484 miles

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 84,577 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2009 83,724 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 82,278 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 79,845 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 70,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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R411 DRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R411 DRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R411 DRE registered?

R411 DRE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R411 DRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R411 DRE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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