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R659 EVT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

198,267 mi
Last recorded198,267 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR659 EVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 198,267 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 193,901 miles

handbrake cables otter sleeve split

Fail 17 Aug 2010 193,901 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake cables otter sleeve split

Pass 13 Aug 2009 186,407 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 14 Aug 2008 176,651 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 176,523 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 168,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight movement offside front track rod end

Pass 7 Aug 2006 155,835 miles

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

front service brake veers left

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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R659 EVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R659 EVT, 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 R659 EVT registered?

R659 EVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R659 EVT safe to buy?

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