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R726 BTG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,704 mi
Last recorded148,704 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 BTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 148,704 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 141,988 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 141,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 132,298 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 123,039 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 117,661 miles

both front mirrors cracket

Fail 13 Oct 2006 117,661 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front outer mirrors crackt

Pass 13 Oct 2005 110,934 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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R726 BTG 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 R726 BTG, 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 R726 BTG registered?

R726 BTG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R726 BTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 BTG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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