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R763 TDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

70,852 mi
Last recorded70,852 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 TDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2025 70,852 miles

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 70,851 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wheel arches both (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fuel tank corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2024 70,846 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake pipe corroded but not considered excessive at this time.

Pass 7 Nov 2023 70,296 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill and rear pannel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also nail (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 69,464 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

prescribed areas corroded but not excessive

Pass 24 Aug 2021 68,967 miles

Offside door check strap ripped off

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2021 68,967 miles

Offside door check strap ripped off

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 68,572 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 68,572 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 67,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust rubbers missing but still secure

Fail 9 Aug 2019 67,220 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

exhaust rubbers missing but still secure

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,211 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 66,164 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 65,106 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Fail 24 Apr 2017 65,106 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Both front wiper blades split

Pass 6 Apr 2016 63,655 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre near legal limit ,at 2mm tread depth

Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Offside Front tyre near legal limit ,at 2mm tread depth

Pass 31 Mar 2015 58,670 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 58,670 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 50,392 miles

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread depth-legal limit is 1.6mm

Fail 4 Mar 2014 50,392 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre at 3mm tread depth-legal limit is 1.6mm

Pass 16 Mar 2013 47,009 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 46,989 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 46,989 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 46,358 miles

rear floor starting to corrode

Pass 2 Jul 2008 43,858 miles

road springs corroded

slight play in top suspension mounts

Pass 21 Jun 2007 34,717 miles

as last vt32

Fail 21 Jun 2007 41,401 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,042 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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R763 TDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R763 TDV, 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 R763 TDV registered?

R763 TDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 August 1997.

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