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R818 HUG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,901 mi
Last recorded131,901 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR818 HUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2008 131,901 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Sep 2008 131,901 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 12 Sep 2007 124,551 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 12 Sep 2007 124,551 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Sep 2006 118,088 miles

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Sep 2006 118,088 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight play in steering rack

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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R818 HUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R818 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 R818 HUG registered?

R818 HUG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R818 HUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R818 HUG shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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