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R532 XRT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,786 mi
Last recorded121,786 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 XRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,786 miles

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 23 Jun 2012 121,786 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 25 Jun 2011 102,009 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,645 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 94,345 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 94,337 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 90,344 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 90,344 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 85,952 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 80,569 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 74,715 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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R532 XRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R532 XRT, 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 R532 XRT registered?

R532 XRT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R532 XRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R532 XRT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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