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R651 SBC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

83,883 mi
Last recorded83,883 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 SBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2014 83,883 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking between tread

Fail 3 Jul 2014 83,844 miles

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

n/s rear tyre cracking between tread

Pass 28 Jun 2013 81,147 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 75,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 71,365 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 68,883 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,417 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 61,242 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 58,623 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 54,591 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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R651 SBC 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 R651 SBC, 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 R651 SBC registered?

R651 SBC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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