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R855 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,842 mi
Last recorded140,842 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR855 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2009 140,842 miles

175 tyres fitted to the front 165 to the rear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is worn badly on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner & outer edges deep cuts & cracking

slight rear brake im balance

Fail 30 Jul 2009 140,842 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

175 tyres fitted to the front 165 to the rear

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

chip in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is worn badly on the inner edge

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner & outer edges deep cuts & cracking

slight rear brake im balance

Pass 31 Jul 2008 124,665 miles

rear tyres are a diffrent size to the ones on the front

Fail 30 Jul 2008 124,665 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge & deep cuts in the tread

rear tyres are a diffrent size to the ones on the front

Pass 13 Jul 2007 111,650 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 102,670 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 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R855 YPW registered?

R855 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R855 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R855 YPW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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