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R741 DHS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,783 mi
Last recorded122,783 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 DHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 122,783 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bad eng oil leaks

exhaust brkt temp fitted

underside of vehicle in a poor condition

Fail 4 Sep 2009 122,778 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bad eng oil leaks

exhaust brkt temp fitted

underside of vehicle in a poor condition

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 110,063 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 110,063 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front discs worn

front number plate cracked not affecting letters/numbers

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear wheel bearing slight play

radiator leaking at switch

Pass 1 Aug 2006 103,078 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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R741 DHS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R741 DHS, 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 R741 DHS registered?

R741 DHS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R741 DHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 DHS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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