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R49 XBW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,406 mi
Last recorded156,406 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR49 XBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 156,406 miles

driver door hinges worn

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion

surface corrosion forming on rear crossmember

Fail 12 Mar 2012 156,406 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

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

driver door hinges worn

n/s headlight output/pattern becoming poor

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion

surface corrosion forming on rear crossmember

Pass 24 Mar 2011 154,405 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 150,555 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 150,555 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 141,563 miles

very slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Apr 2008 130,922 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 130,922 miles

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

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

wiper blades starting to split on ends

Pass 3 Apr 2007 122,505 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 122,505 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2006 111,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

slight marks on windscreen †o/s headlight small crack good pattern

Pass 24 Mar 2006 111,731 miles

slight marks on windscreen †o/s headlight small crack good pattern

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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R49 XBW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R49 XBW, 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 R49 XBW registered?

R49 XBW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R49 XBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R49 XBW shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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