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R746 DMV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,158 mi
Last recorded124,158 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 May 2012 124,158 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 110,157 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 101,825 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 101,825 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Apr 2009 99,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

faulty bonnet catch

Pass 3 Apr 2009 99,456 miles

faulty bonnet catch

Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,859 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,695 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 86,232 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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R746 DMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R746 DMV, 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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R746 DMV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 December 1997.

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