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R502 ETU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

83,166 mi
Last recorded83,166 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 ETU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 83,166 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 81,957 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 80,751 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 79,651 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 78,495 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 77,527 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2020 76,587 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2020 76,586 miles

Offside Front Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 75,462 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

offside rear outer sill slight corrosion

Pass 13 Jun 2017 74,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2016 73,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

oil sump pourus

Pass 28 May 2015 72,042 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 70,923 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 69,535 miles

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

Oil leak front the sump also the sump is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s CV boot is damp

n/s/r inner wheel arch is deteriorated

n/s/r tyre valve is deteriorated

Pass 24 Apr 2012 68,287 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,710 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 61,761 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 58,949 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 56,712 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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R502 ETU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 R502 ETU, 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 R502 ETU registered?

R502 ETU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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