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R876 YFL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

156,407 mi
Last recorded156,407 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 YFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 156,407 miles

Both registration plates damaged.

Both windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

General underside corrosion.

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2011 156,397 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Both registration plates damaged.

Both windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

General underside corrosion.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2010 155,021 miles

Both registration plates slightly damaged.

Drivers seat belt difficult to lock into stalk.

Fog lamp switch operation stiff.

Minor underside corrosion.

Windscreen wiper blades smearing windscreen slightly.

Pass 10 Oct 2009 152,662 miles

front chassis rails rusty

nearside front tyre close to limit

Pass 9 Oct 2008 147,727 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 147,727 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 142,303 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 139,956 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 139,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2005 137,230 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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R876 YFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R876 YFL, 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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R876 YFL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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