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R862 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,605 mi
Last recorded117,605 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR862 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2011 117,605 miles

advanced corrosion to centre exhust box

corrosion to both rear brake hose ferule ends

n/s wiper arm worn

slight play in steering rack

small hole in n/s head lamp

Pass 2 Feb 2010 112,017 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2010 112,008 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Fail 18 Dec 2008 104,857 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

nearside headlight slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 18 Dec 2008 104,857 miles

nearside headlight slightly damaged

rear number plate slightly faded

Pass 2 Jan 2008 99,765 miles

antiroll bar mounting bush starting to deteriarate at offside

both rear tyres wearing on edges nearside on limit

nearside light lens cracked

rear number plate starting to fade

slight damage to offside door mirrer

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Fail 17 Jan 2007 91,716 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres wearing out on outter and inner edge

Pass 17 Jan 2007 91,716 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing out on outter and inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2006 82,417 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

hand brake travel high

offside wing mirror slightly insurcure

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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R862 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 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 R862 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 R862 YPW registered?

R862 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.

Is R862 YPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R862 YPW shows 9 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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