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R903 CKN

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

61,659 mi
Last recorded61,659 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 CKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,659 miles

Nearside NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE 165/R13/C

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Fail 31 May 2017 61,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1/4 PANEL (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside NON OBLIGATORY MIRROR MISSING

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

Nearside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE 165/R13/C

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE

Pass 22 Apr 2016 58,590 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion roof section (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2016 58,590 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Body has slight corrosion roof section (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 55,700 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 1 May 2015 55,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside non-obligatory mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 14 Mar 2014 52,028 miles

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

non obligatory mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Fail 14 Mar 2014 52,028 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

non obligatory mirror missing

spare wheel missing

Pass 7 Dec 2012 48,064 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2012 47,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,514 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 45,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 41,799 miles

Coolant leak

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2009 38,325 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 38,325 miles

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

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

NSF mirror missing

Pass 13 Dec 2008 34,761 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 31,101 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 31,025 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 27,132 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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R903 CKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R903 CKN, 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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R903 CKN is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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