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R87 ODA

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,605 mi
Last recorded110,605 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 ODA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2015 110,605 miles

Oil leak

front exhaust bracket/mounts missing but exhaust secure

Pass 13 Jun 2014 99,073 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 99,064 miles

Nearside Front seat belt pretensioner deployed (5.4.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 94,121 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 94,121 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,649 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)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,649 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 91,640 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 91,640 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Pass 9 Jul 2009 90,641 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 90,641 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 89,041 miles

Battery insecure

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

Spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Aug 2007 83,335 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 83,335 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 83,314 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R87 ODA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R87 ODA, 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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R87 ODA is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 August 1997.

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