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R773 RKW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,983 mi
Last recorded169,983 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 RKW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 169,983 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 169,975 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 161,515 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 161,508 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wiper linkage worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 153,401 miles

Bonnet catches corroded and in poor condition

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 153,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Bonnet catches corroded and in poor condition

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 96,295 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 96,295 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,304 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 88,888 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R773 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R773 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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R773 RKW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

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