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R412 LRS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

155,349 mi
Last recorded155,349 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 LRS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2007 155,349 miles

drivers door hinges worn

engine emits blue smoke when idling for a period

fuel cap damaged

oil level criticaly low when presented for test

Fail 29 Nov 2007 155,349 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

clutch slipping badly

drivers door hinges worn

engine emits blue smoke when idling for a period

fuel cap damaged

oil level criticaly low when presented for test

Pass 17 Nov 2006 149,306 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 149,306 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery light staying on

vehicle had no oil in engine when presented for test

Pass 3 Nov 2005 139,953 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 139,953 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

spare wheel missing

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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R412 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R412 LRS, 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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R412 LRS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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