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R866 YPW

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

131,976 mi
Last recorded131,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR866 YPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 131,976 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Fail 7 Jul 2018 131,779 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill and floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision sill (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

crack in screen not affecting drivers view

Pass 1 Jul 2017 129,304 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all front and rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all front and rear including center heavily undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front coil spring corroded both and rear leaf springs corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush all inner bushes and arms heavily corroded (2.5.B.2b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion all front to rear sills and floor corroded and heavily undersealed (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis legs and axle corroded and undersealed (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 126,823 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion through out vehicle

Fail 2 Jul 2016 126,816 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' cracked (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

corrosion through out vehicle

Pass 6 Jul 2015 125,205 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2015 125,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 123,399 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 123,399 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 121,853 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

screen marked from wiper not effecting drivers view

Pass 20 Jun 2012 120,268 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 120,268 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 118,438 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 118,438 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 116,665 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 116,665 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 114,311 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 114,311 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 113,525 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 112,108 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 110,377 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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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R866 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 R866 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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R866 YPW is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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