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R71 DUA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

84,440 mi
Last recorded84,440 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR71 DUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 84,440 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 77,098 miles

slight corrosion to offside rear door

Fail 14 Jun 2012 77,098 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

slight corrosion to offside rear door

Pass 4 Jun 2011 70,809 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2011 70,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 69,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 68,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 65,364 miles

exhaust hanger needs replacing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front sidelight came on when tapped

play in both front strut top mounts

rear brakes noisey,advise check

slight movement in front drivers seat

Pass 22 May 2007 62,498 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 56,511 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 56,511 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R71 DUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R71 DUA, 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 R71 DUA registered?

R71 DUA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R71 DUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R71 DUA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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