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R452 MDA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,668 mi
Last recorded149,668 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR452 MDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 149,668 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 138,189 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 129,273 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2013 129,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,818 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 113,805 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 113,805 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 107,139 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 107,139 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 100,907 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 100,907 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 100,932 miles

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

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

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

NS wiper arm worn

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

sump corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2007 96,083 miles

NS wiper arm worn

both front brake hose ferrules corroded behind rubber sleeves

Pass 11 Oct 2006 89,290 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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R452 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R452 MDA, 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 R452 MDA registered?

R452 MDA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R452 MDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R452 MDA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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