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R466 WBM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

190,933 mi
Last recorded190,933 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR466 WBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 190,933 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Apr 2015 190,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 190,931 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 189,355 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 187,343 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 187,343 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring cracked (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 184,581 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 184,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2010 181,554 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 181,554 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 177,372 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 177,372 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 173,582 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 168,751 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 168,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 163,772 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 163,772 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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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R466 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R466 WBM, 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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R466 WBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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