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R650 YDB

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,707 mi
Last recorded134,707 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2012 134,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 132,019 miles

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

Oil leak

under body surface corrosion

Fail 11 Jan 2010 129,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jan 2010 129,327 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Jan 2009 197,196 miles

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

corrosion at gearbox mount

Fail 16 Jan 2009 197,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

corrosion at gearbox mount

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 192,592 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 192,592 miles

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 186,176 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 186,176 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 182,092 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 170,463 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 YDB 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 66.7%.

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 YDB, 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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R650 YDB is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 October 1997.

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