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R550 TUD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,295 mi
Last recorded123,295 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 TUD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 123,295 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 115,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 106,881 miles

Front registration plate - Cracked

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OS Obligatory mirror - Cracked but not obscuring view to the rear

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,259 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 89,735 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 85,978 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 85,978 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit on the edge

Pass 30 Jun 2006 79,522 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 77,889 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 77,889 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Dec 2004 74,506 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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R550 TUD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R550 TUD, 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 R550 TUD registered?

R550 TUD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R550 TUD safe to buy?

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