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R522 TBM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,415 mi
Last recorded68,415 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 TBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 68,415 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2010 59,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2009 55,339 miles

drivers door handle sticks

Fail 25 Feb 2009 55,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

drivers door handle sticks

Pass 13 Feb 2008 51,786 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight leak radiator

Pass 12 Feb 2007 48,337 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 48,337 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear number plate damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2006 44,571 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 44,544 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

exhaust leak front pipe

offside front tyre tread low

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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R522 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R522 TBM, 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 R522 TBM registered?

R522 TBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R522 TBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 TBM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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