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R882 GGO

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,753 mi
Last recorded97,753 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 GGO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 97,753 miles

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

n/s rear inner tyre wall perished

Fail 8 Jan 2011 97,753 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

n/s rear inner tyre wall perished

Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,843 miles

front anti roll bar corroded

inbalance in front brakes 24%

offside rear tyre wearing low

oil leaks

slight bind nearside rear brake

Pass 21 Feb 2009 86,635 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 86,634 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

both rear road wheels slightly buckled

fuel tank corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

oil leak

parking brake travel long

rear brake compensater stiff

Pass 4 Feb 2008 77,861 miles

Oil leak

some rust forming on and near perscribed areas

tyre damaged tread and side wall nearside rear

Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,968 miles

light under body corrosion...

possible exhaust , cat area...

wipers smear...

front bumper o/s insecure...

advise resecuring of o/s headlamp...

drivers seat belt damaged...

Fail 7 Feb 2006 69,733 miles

Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

engine oil sump corroded , advise replacement.

exhaust system corrodeding.

Pass 7 Feb 2006 69,733 miles

engine oil sump corroded , advise replacement.

exhaust system corrodeding.

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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R882 GGO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 R882 GGO, 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 R882 GGO registered?

R882 GGO is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R882 GGO 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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