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R771 RKW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,612 mi
Last recorded222,612 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 RKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 222,612 miles

Bolt on slam panel mounting areas becoming corroded, upper.

Bolt on slam panel mounting areas becoming corroded, upper.

Bonnet catch stiff.

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

Coil springs corroded.

Oil leaks.

Fail 18 Aug 2017 222,612 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill, outer (as marked) (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low WILL NOT ADJUST (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill, as marked. (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven NS SB @ 197 : OS SB @ 114 : NS PB @ 152 : OS PB @ 122. (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Bolt on slam panel mounting areas becoming corroded, upper.

Bolt on slam panel mounting areas becoming corroded, upper.

Bonnet catch stiff.

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

Coil springs corroded.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leaks.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 22,583 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 220,152 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

corrosion n/s/f

oil leak(s)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 220,148 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

corrosion n/s/f

oil leak(s)

Pass 22 May 2015 213,279 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 May 2015 213,279 miles

Driver's door pillar insecure (6.2.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 207,085 miles

Engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Front , suspect flexi exhaust blow.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded. (bolt on panel)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 207,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine & gearbox oil leaks.

Front , suspect flexi exhaust blow.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front inner wing slightly corroded. (bolt on panel)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 204,845 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 3 Jun 2013 201,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 30 May 2012 196,464 miles

Offside rear brake low effort from handbrake and footbrake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imbalance 25%

Fail 30 May 2012 196,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside rear brake low effort from handbrake and footbrake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake imbalance 25%

Pass 27 May 2011 188,748 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 188,741 miles

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 177,870 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 163,320 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 153,798 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 144,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2006 135,395 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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R771 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R771 RKW, 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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R771 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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