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R803 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

166,778 mi
Last recorded166,778 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 166,778 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 166,741 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 162,025 miles

n.s.f wheel damaged

Fail 13 Jun 2009 162,018 miles

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

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n.s.f wheel damaged

o.s.f tyre badly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2008 153,780 miles

disc pads not visible

exhaust slight deterioration

front tyres on border

slight rusting on brake pipes

slight wear on brake discs

Pass 20 Jun 2007 145,501 miles

exhaust slight deterioration

slight rusting on brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2006 136,510 miles

disc pads look slightly low

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

exhaust rusty in places

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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R803 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R803 YPW, 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 R803 YPW registered?

R803 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 October 1997.

Is R803 YPW safe to buy?

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