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R855 FVT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 FVT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2014

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

both sides steering rack inner joint has slight play

brake pipes protected in sealent

engine mount area corroded

oil sump corroded

rear both sides leaf springs corroded and delaminated

rear cross member has traces of boddy filler

Pass 9 Apr 2013 183,043 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front coil springs delaminated & corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2013 183,041 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

front coil springs delaminated & corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2012 178,829 miles

exhaust reae repaired play in os track rod end

Pass 1 Apr 2011 172,341 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 167,133 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 160,352 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 160,352 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 May 2008 152,781 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 145,404 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 137,666 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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R855 FVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R855 FVT, 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 R855 FVT registered?

R855 FVT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R855 FVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 FVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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