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R650 UBM

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

209,780 mi
Last recorded209,780 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR650 UBM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 209,780 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 203,707 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 196,822 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 190,550 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 190,550 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 183,503 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 176,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 168,402 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 160,495 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 155,416 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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R650 UBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R650 UBM, 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 R650 UBM registered?

R650 UBM is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R650 UBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R650 UBM shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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