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R489 AKN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,919 mi
Last recorded108,919 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 AKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 108,919 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 108,918 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 103,807 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 90,234 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 73,824 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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R489 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R489 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 R489 AKN registered?

R489 AKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R489 AKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 AKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R489 AKN have outstanding finance?

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