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R767 FVT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,398 mi
Last recorded151,398 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 151,398 miles

Near side rear inner arch corroded holed not within prescribed area

Slight corrosion to rear crossmember

Some corrosion to offside rear inner arch

Fail 6 Oct 2015 151,236 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and middle section (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Near side outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Near side rear inner arch corroded holed not within prescribed area

Slight corrosion to rear crossmember

Some corrosion to offside rear inner arch

Pass 6 Oct 2014 148,537 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2014 148,530 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 148,367 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 148,367 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 147,759 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2012 147,759 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

headlamps not checked for image and height due to lights been on main beam due to faulty switch

Fail 29 Nov 2011 146,918 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 146,918 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 144,390 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 144,390 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 136,321 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 130,550 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 123,733 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 115,969 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 107,668 miles

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 107,668 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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R767 FVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R767 FVT, 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 R767 FVT registered?

R767 FVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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