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R857 LNR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

252,190 mi
Last recorded252,190 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR857 LNR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2014 252,190 miles

under body heavely undersealed

Fail 13 Nov 2014 252,190 miles

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

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

under body heavely undersealed

Pass 25 Nov 2013 247,600 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 241,147 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 234,338 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2010 224,768 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 213,096 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 199,976 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 190,204 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 173,928 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 151,527 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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R857 LNR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R857 LNR, 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 R857 LNR registered?

R857 LNR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R857 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R857 LNR shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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