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R791 MAU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,943 mi
Last recorded152,943 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 MAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2009 152,943 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 152,108 miles

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

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

offside bottom corner of windscreen damaged,outside of both zone A & swept area.

offside headlight glass damaged at bottom,not affecting beam.

top cover adrift on nearside rear shock absorber.

bonnet secondary catch seized.

Fail 18 Sep 2008 152,108 miles

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

offside bottom corner of windscreen damaged,outside of both zone A & swept area.

offside headlight glass damaged at bottom,not affecting beam.

top cover adrift on nearside rear shock absorber.

bonnet secondary catch seized.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 151,057 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 149,337 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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R791 MAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R791 MAU, 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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R791 MAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R791 MAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R791 MAU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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