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R847 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

127,738 mi
Last recorded127,738 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2010 127,738 miles

centre front floor rusty

chip in os headlight

front brake pad linings low

osf sill holed

rear panel damaged

Fail 21 Oct 2010 127,738 miles

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

registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

centre front floor rusty

chip in os headlight

front brake pad linings low

osf sill holed

rear panel damaged

Pass 16 Oct 2009 127,738 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 127,738 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

copensator to rear flexi brake hose brake pipes rusty

ns washer jet poor

Pass 10 Oct 2008 127,738 miles

o/s n/s front wheels rubbing mud flaps when turned

Fail 6 Oct 2008 127,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 127,738 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 126,473 miles

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

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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R847 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R847 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 R847 YPW registered?

R847 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R847 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R847 YPW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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