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R572 VNT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,122 mi
Last recorded123,122 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 VNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 123,122 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight movement in nearside headlamp

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2015 123,122 miles

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight bind on offside rear brake

slight movement in nearside headlamp

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2014 119,508 miles

rear exhaust fouling n/s/r shock absorber cover

Fail 27 Aug 2014 119,508 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear exhaust fouling n/s/r shock absorber cover

Pass 22 Aug 2013 111,931 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 111,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 108,164 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 99,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Sep 2011 99,303 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,151 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Sep 2009 87,369 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 82,244 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 75,759 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,205 miles

temp repair to o/s mirror and n/s mirror missing

Pass 20 Sep 2005 65,039 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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R572 VNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R572 VNT, 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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R572 VNT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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