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R723 VFL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

140,453 mi
Last recorded140,453 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 VFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 140,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 139,284 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 136,161 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 133,024 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 131,151 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 129,797 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 128,902 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 125,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 119,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 117,056 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 111,210 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 105,909 miles

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

engine sump [ front ] area slightly corroded

front tyres size 165/70 13

front tyres treads 2-3mm

rear tyres size 165/80 13

spare tyre size 165 13

Pass 2 Apr 2007 100,825 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 93,556 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 93,538 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

battery tray acid corrosion. †spare tyre under inflated. †smoke emissions close too limits today, †off side rear tyre outer side wall cut under limits today.

near side rear tyre tread slightly odd shape/oval slightly. †both front brake discs,inner surfaces slihgtly corroded.

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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R723 VFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R723 VFL, 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 R723 VFL registered?

R723 VFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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