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R801 HUG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

131,206 mi
Last recorded131,206 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 HUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2010 131,206 miles

20% front brake out of balance to n/s

Fail 3 Nov 2010 131,206 miles

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

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

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

20% front brake out of balance to n/s

Pass 11 Nov 2009 124,301 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 124,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2008 115,212 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 115,212 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 108,080 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 108,080 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 96,336 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 96,336 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 84,836 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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R801 HUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R801 HUG, 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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What year was R801 HUG registered?

R801 HUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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