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R795 MAU

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,131 mi
Last recorded162,131 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR795 MAU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 162,131 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

drivers mirror cracked

o/s front jacking point corroded but not within prescribed area

Fail 21 Sep 2009 162,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

drivers mirror cracked

o/s front jacking point corroded but not within prescribed area

Pass 18 Sep 2008 157,006 miles

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

Oil leak

crack to drivers mirror but not afecting rear viue

Fail 17 Sep 2008 157,006 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Oil leak

crack to drivers mirror but not afecting rear viue

Pass 6 Sep 2007 148,389 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Spare tyre defective

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 Sep 2006 134,197 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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R795 MAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R795 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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R795 MAU is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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