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R656 EDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,639 mi
Last recorded163,639 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR656 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 163,639 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 155,644 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 16 Apr 2010 155,322 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 147,631 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 147,631 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 137,543 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 137,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 123,055 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 106,695 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 106,695 miles

Brake rod excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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R656 EDV 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 60%.

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 R656 EDV, 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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R656 EDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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