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R486 AKN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,912 mi
Last recorded96,912 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR486 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 96,912 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 96,912 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2013 92,200 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 87,133 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 87,133 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 17 May 2011 85,467 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 81,716 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 73,053 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 73,053 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 64,913 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 64,913 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 57,413 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 50,820 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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R486 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R486 AKN, 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 R486 AKN registered?

R486 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R486 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R486 AKN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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