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R487 EFV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,033 mi
Last recorded98,033 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR487 EFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2012 98,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 96,692 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 94,257 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 92,329 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 89,347 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 84,809 miles

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

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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R487 EFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R487 EFV, 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 R487 EFV registered?

R487 EFV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1997.

Is R487 EFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R487 EFV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R487 EFV have outstanding finance?

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