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R718 XAV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,155 mi
Last recorded195,155 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR718 XAV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 195,155 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 195,155 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 176,886 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 160,287 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2009 160,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 145,566 miles

alternator belt split

rear brakes uneven

slight play both sides steering rack knuckles

Pass 3 Nov 2007 129,255 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 116,080 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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R718 XAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,700cc 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 R718 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 R718 XAV registered?

R718 XAV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R718 XAV safe to buy?

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