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R756 FYS

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,035 mi
Last recorded101,035 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR756 FYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2013 101,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front brake hose rubber ferrules swollen

nearside rear tyre starting to split

small hole in roof

Fail 16 Oct 2012 96,829 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 96,829 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 94,465 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 94,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 92,217 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 92,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 89,102 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 85,316 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 77,654 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 66,314 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2006 66,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 59,469 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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R756 FYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R756 FYS, 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 R756 FYS registered?

R756 FYS is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R756 FYS shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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