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R779 CWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,316 mi
Last recorded148,316 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 CWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 148,316 miles

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

Front tyres slightly perished.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

N/s front outer c/v boot leaking c/v grease.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Various patches of corrosion to o/s inner sill & o/s rear chassis areas.

rear no plate damaged.

Fail 5 Aug 2011 148,130 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

osf side light dim

Pass 12 Jun 2010 142,694 miles

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

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

battery light on

front coils corroded

fuel tank corroded

load area boarded out

n/s/r tyre bald on raised tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on raised tread

rear suspension corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2010 142,673 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

battery light on

front coils corroded

fuel tank corroded

load area boarded out

n/s/r tyre bald on raised tread

o/s/r tyre wearing on raised tread

rear suspension corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2008 134,306 miles

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AND TREAD LOW (2MM)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

OUTER EDGE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Fail 24 Sep 2008 134,306 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

INNER EDGE OF OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN AND TREAD LOW (2MM)

NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR DAMAGED

OUTER EDGE OF NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN

REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW

Pass 19 Sep 2007 127,139 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 127,139 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 118,789 miles

damage to lower egde of rear number plate

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 26 Oct 2005 112,800 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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R779 CWR 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 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 R779 CWR, 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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R779 CWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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