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R874 YNE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,024 mi
Last recorded112,024 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 YNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 112,024 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 112,022 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 106,606 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 106,603 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 100,895 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 100,887 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 94,330 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 88,264 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 88,262 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 82,701 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 77,364 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 77,364 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wing (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 75,121 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 72,462 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 69,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 65,417 miles

Front wipers poorly aligned

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front wiper arm worn

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Steering wheel worn

Fail 25 Oct 2012 65,410 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Front wipers poorly aligned

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front wiper arm worn

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake sticking slightly

Steering wheel worn

Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,930 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 53,875 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 52,382 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2009 52,377 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,000 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,165 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 43,831 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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R874 YNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R874 YNE, 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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R874 YNE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 November 1997.

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