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R497 UOT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

154,529 mi
Last recorded154,529 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 UOT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 154,529 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 29 Jun 2012 154,529 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Horn is a siren (1.6.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

general corrosion

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 146,287 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 136,459 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 136,458 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2009 129,025 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 117,490 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 May 2007 98,947 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 98,947 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 98,870 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 98,869 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R497 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R497 UOT, 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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R497 UOT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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