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R478 YTW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,756 mi
Last recorded71,756 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR478 YTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,756 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 68,818 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 65,200 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,195 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,187 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 59,795 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 56,969 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 52,072 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 52,072 miles

Nearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 48,846 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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R478 YTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R478 YTW, 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 R478 YTW registered?

R478 YTW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R478 YTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R478 YTW shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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