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R546 UYB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

240,957 mi
Last recorded240,957 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR546 UYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2011 240,957 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 233,053 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 233,053 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 224,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 217,002 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 216,923 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 209,254 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 209,229 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 203,763 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R546 UYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 R546 UYB, 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 R546 UYB registered?

R546 UYB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R546 UYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R546 UYB 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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