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R784 NDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,334 mi
Last recorded205,334 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 NDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 205,334 miles

Corrosion on body

Corrosion on roof

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel flap broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes covered in waxoyl

Slight play in rack

Fail 26 Sep 2011 205,192 miles

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

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

Corrosion on body

Corrosion on roof

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel flap broken

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear brake pipes covered in waxoyl

Slight play in rack

Pass 29 Sep 2010 193,957 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

anti rool bar corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lots of corrosion on under side

Fail 27 Sep 2010 193,956 miles

Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

anti rool bar corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

lots of corrosion on under side

Pass 1 Oct 2009 181,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

b rake pipes coverd in grease can not see properly

corrosion on door post off side front and under side

Fail 22 Sep 2009 181,410 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

b rake pipes coverd in grease can not see properly

corrosion on door post off side front and under side

Pass 22 Sep 2008 171,096 miles

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall,no cords visable

Fail 22 Sep 2008 171,096 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front registration plate cracked

nearside rear tyre cut on sidewall,no cords visable

Pass 1 Oct 2007 160,726 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2007 160,726 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 146,372 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 146,372 miles

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

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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R784 NDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R784 NDV, 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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R784 NDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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