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R435 VHE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

201,431 mi
Last recorded201,431 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 VHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 201,431 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 194,907 miles

general vehicle condition corroded

offside rear tyre mishapen

Pass 14 Jan 2013 188,391 miles

front chassis rails corroded

long handbrake travel

Pass 20 Jan 2012 182,592 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

offside front chassis rail corroded

parking brake lever travel high

Pass 10 Jan 2011 176,237 miles

Oil leak

both front chassis rails corroding

rear valance starting to corrode

spare wheel not fitted in spare wheel carrier at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2010 169,061 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 163,533 miles

Oil leak

nearside front chassis rail corroded

nearside rear inner sill corroding

offside front chassis rail corroded

offside rear inner sill corroding

spare wheel missing

Pass 21 Jan 2008 156,755 miles

both front chassis rails corroding

oil leak around engine and gearbox

Fail 16 Jan 2007 147,995 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 147,995 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2006 142,779 miles

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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R435 VHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R435 VHE, 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 R435 VHE registered?

R435 VHE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R435 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 VHE shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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