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R890 YWC

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,012 mi
Last recorded177,012 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 YWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 177,012 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 171,949 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 170,479 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 169,167 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

engine oil leak.

Pass 4 Jun 2007 168,408 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 168,392 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coloured tape over off side rear light

Pass 15 May 2006 167,118 miles

brake disc rusty inner side

o/s rear light lense broken

oil leak

wipers loose

Pass 13 May 2005 163,001 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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R890 YWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R890 YWC, 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 R890 YWC registered?

R890 YWC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R890 YWC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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