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R475 AOW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

180,814 mi
Last recorded180,814 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR475 AOW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2011 180,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2011 180,814 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 173,495 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 173,482 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside handbrake effort low

Fail 22 Jan 2009 167,060 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

O,s door mirror held with tape..

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 167,060 miles

O,s door mirror held with tape..

Pass 27 Feb 2008 160,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some damage to o/s h/lamp

Fail 27 Feb 2008 160,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

some damage to o/s h/lamp

Pass 9 Feb 2007 155,640 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 155,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 149,054 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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R475 AOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R475 AOW, 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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R475 AOW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 December 1997.

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