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R76 GEG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,629 mi
Last recorded91,629 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR76 GEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 91,629 miles

1.slight damage to front windscreen 2.front brake discs slightly pitted 3.slight binding on n/s/r brake

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 91,629 miles

slight damage to front windscreen.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 91,628 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight damage to front windscreen.

Pass 2 Apr 2007 89,230 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 89,230 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 81,904 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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R76 GEG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R76 GEG, 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 R76 GEG registered?

R76 GEG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R76 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R76 GEG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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