MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Steering wheel in a condition likely to injure the driver's hands (2.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o.s.r tyre worn on the edges
second hand mcphersons struts fitted. slight movement upper attachment. both sides
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
o.s.r tyre worn on the edges
Battery insecure
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 DBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R531 DBD, 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 R531 DBD registered?
R531 DBD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R531 DBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R531 DBD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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