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R445 KSA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

194,305 mi
Last recorded194,305 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR445 KSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 194,305 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

crankshaft pulley broken

diesel tank has been repaired

exhaust mounting not good but supported

mounting of brake pipes are not good but mounted

various thin bits to cross member and floor sections

Fail 26 Apr 2013 194,250 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 194,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 187,201 miles

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

vacum pump weak

Fail 5 Mar 2012 187,157 miles

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

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

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

vacum pump weak

Pass 8 Mar 2011 169,208 miles

advise both front flexies pipies

advise front brake pipies

front chassis legs thin

some thin bits to sills around rear suspenion

steering rack has nuts but no washers holding it on

Fail 4 Mar 2011 168,955 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet 2nd catch siezed

n/s front chassis thin at lower arm mounting

o/s front side light not very bright

some play o/s track rod end

stronghly advise front flexie hoses

Fail 21 Feb 2011 168,385 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

bonnet 2nd catch siezed

n/s front chassis thin at lower arm mounting

o/s front side light not very bright

some play o/s track rod end

stronghly advise front flexie hoses

Pass 12 Feb 2010 150,514 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 150,513 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 137,067 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front flexi hose ferrules rusted

Fail 12 Jan 2009 137,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front flexi hose ferrules rusted

Pass 11 Jan 2008 124,742 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 124,742 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 112,382 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 112,382 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 110,158 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
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R445 KSA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 R445 KSA, 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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R445 KSA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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