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R852 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,698 mi
Last recorded117,698 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 117,698 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/s/r hand brake cable outer is corroded and worn at mounting points.suspect inner cable in poor condition but cannot see and works correctly.

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

Spare and o/s/r tyre beginning to perish on side wall and tread

load sensing valve has slight weep

Fail 13 Jul 2010 117,698 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

N/s/r hand brake cable outer is corroded and worn at mounting points.suspect inner cable in poor condition but cannot see and works correctly.

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

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

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

Spare and o/s/r tyre beginning to perish on side wall and tread

load sensing valve has slight weep

Fail 3 Jul 2009 116,168 miles

Handbrake cable has corroded outer at mounting points,(visible corrosion to outer cable.)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Steering has knock (on freeplay check),but does not have excess movement

Pass 3 Jul 2009 116,168 miles

Handbrake cable has corroded outer at mounting points,(visible corrosion to outer cable.)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Steering has knock (on freeplay check),but does not have excess movement

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,872 miles

nearside rear brake will need attention in the near future

Fail 25 Jun 2008 113,872 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

nearside rear brake will need attention in the near future

Pass 18 Apr 2007 110,334 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 110,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2006 105,797 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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R852 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R852 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 R852 YPW registered?

R852 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R852 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 YPW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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