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R768 WEW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,900 mi
Last recorded113,900 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 WEW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2016 113,900 miles

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to precribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

prescribed areas repaired but not inappropriately

slight corroasin to visible brake pipes

suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 10 Mar 2016 113,820 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

corrosion to bodywork

corrosion to precribed areas but not considered excessive at time of test

suspension bushes deteriorated but not resulting in any excess movement at time of test

Fail 4 Mar 2015 100,134 miles

BODYWORK CORROSION

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 4 Mar 2015 100,134 miles

BODYWORK CORROSION

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

Pass 8 Mar 2014 88,060 miles

BODYWORK DAMAGE

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATED BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 12 Mar 2013 74,300 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Mar 2013 74,300 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 4 Oct 2011 71,761 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 71,761 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 68,725 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge slightly

rear number plate cracked but still legable

Pass 2 Oct 2009 66,128 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 63,402 miles

adv both front anti roll bar bushes have slight movement at time of test

adv both front headlight securing clips loose but headlight secure

adv both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

adv both rear tyres worn to 2mm on both edges

Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,402 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

adv both front anti roll bar bushes have slight movement at time of test

adv both front headlight securing clips loose but headlight secure

adv both rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

adv both rear tyres worn to 2mm on both edges

adv clutch cable securing bracket broken causing cable to rub on starter motor wires

Pass 17 Oct 2007 60,545 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 57,621 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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R768 WEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R768 WEW, 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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R768 WEW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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