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R855 ORG

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,437 mi
Last recorded102,437 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 ORG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2013 102,437 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

corrosion along o/s outer sull edges

Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,764 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

corrosion along outer sill edge

Fail 12 Dec 2011 96,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 96,151 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 91,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 91,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 87,152 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s front brake hose metal ferrule corroded

o/s rear brake not locking on service brake

Fail 13 Dec 2008 83,236 miles

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

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

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

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

light corrosion o/s front brake hose ferrule

light corrosion on n/s outer sill

light corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight lag on o/s rear brake

Pass 13 Dec 2008 83,236 miles

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

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

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

light corrosion o/s front brake hose ferrule

light corrosion on n/s outer sill

light corrosion on rear brake hose ferrules

slight lag on o/s rear brake

Pass 7 Dec 2007 78,389 miles

light corrosion bottom of n/s sill edge

light corrosion on o/s front brake ferrule

Fail 7 Dec 2007 78,389 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

light corrosion bottom of n/s sill edge

light corrosion on o/s front brake ferrule

Pass 11 Dec 2006 74,132 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 69,105 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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 ORG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R855 ORG, 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 ORG registered?

R855 ORG is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R855 ORG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 ORG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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