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R559 DPU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,440 mi
Last recorded151,440 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2009 151,440 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 142,865 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor mark in screen

Fail 1 Mar 2008 142,650 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

mark on screen

Pass 3 Jan 2007 138,726 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 138,726 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2006 128,108 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 128,108 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Advise lens tape fitted to nearside wing repeater

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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R559 DPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 R559 DPU, 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 R559 DPU registered?

R559 DPU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R559 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 DPU 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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