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R658 XAV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

86,486 mi
Last recorded86,486 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 XAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2012 86,486 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake pipes greased.

condition of front number plate.

exhaust starting to corrode at rear.

security of offside headlamp.

Pass 1 Sep 2011 83,622 miles

corrosion on near side outer sill very borderline

wear in both front discs borderline

Pass 24 Jul 2010 80,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system starting to corrode and flaking in places.

front number plate condition borderline.

general corrosion under vehicle.

Pass 17 Jun 2009 79,565 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 79,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 78,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 78,819 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 73,328 miles

front number plate slightly faded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Apr 2005 67,484 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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R658 XAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R658 XAV, 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 R658 XAV registered?

R658 XAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 September 1997.

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