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R816 NDV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,314 mi
Last recorded149,314 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 NDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2013 149,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 141,358 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 141,358 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 124,289 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 124,283 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 121,940 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 116,648 miles

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

Sump corroded and leaking.

Pass 17 Jul 2008 111,919 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2007 107,255 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 107,255 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 101,008 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 101,008 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R816 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 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 R816 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R816 NDV registered?

R816 NDV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R816 NDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 NDV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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