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R709 XAV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

160,288 mi
Last recorded160,288 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 XAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 160,288 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 154,493 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 149,183 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 142,377 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 142,377 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 136,040 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 130,574 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 124,933 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 119,395 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 113,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 105,663 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 97,938 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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R709 XAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R709 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 R709 XAV registered?

R709 XAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R709 XAV shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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