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R570 WSD

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

159,931 mi
Last recorded159,931 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 WSD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 May 2009 159,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both rear tyres soft

both wiper arms corroded and loose

both wiper blades torn

front tyres different size from rear

n/s/f (inner) brake pipe corroded

n/s/r shocker sweating

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2007 152,076 miles

exhaust system modified and leaking slightly

welded repair to rear crossmember appears satisfactory,covered with underseal

Fail 19 Oct 2007 151,972 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

bonnet release handle insecure

corrosion developing throughout underside of vehicle

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevely

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

radiator insecure

slight play and noise from offside and nearside rear wheel bearing

slight roughness in steering rack operation on lock check

spare tyre worn

wiper linkage worn

Pass 23 Oct 2006 144,656 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 144,656 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion build up on both front brake discs

corrosion build up on exhaust centre section

corrosion on rear outer panel outwith prescribed areas

offside front wiper blade insecure

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

slight knock from nearside front shock absorber on bounce check

slight play in offside steering rack arm

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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R570 WSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R570 WSD, 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 R570 WSD registered?

R570 WSD is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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