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R488 AKN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

67,980 mi
Last recorded67,980 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR488 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 67,980 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 88,100 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2010 88,100 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 71,411 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2008 53,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 49,231 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,490 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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R488 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R488 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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How do I check the history of R488 AKN?

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What year was R488 AKN registered?

R488 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R488 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R488 AKN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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