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R439 YVF

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,878 mi
Last recorded131,878 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 YVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 131,878 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 125,955 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 125,955 miles

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

power steering oil reservoir insecure

Pass 21 Jan 2010 121,526 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 121,525 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 115,178 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 115,178 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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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R439 YVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R439 YVF, 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 R439 YVF registered?

R439 YVF is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R439 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 YVF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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