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R938 SHL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,546 mi
Last recorded93,546 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR938 SHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2014 93,546 miles

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

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear axle corroded at shocker mounts

screen large crack nearside lower part of screen not in drivers view of road yet

Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,195 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

vehicle underside corroded.

Pass 10 Sep 2012 88,488 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

wiper/arms worn

Pass 7 Sep 2011 84,953 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 84,953 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 80,742 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,523 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s headlight lower mount missing [still secure]

Pass 9 Sep 2008 56,956 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 46,411 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 36,180 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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R938 SHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R938 SHL, 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 R938 SHL registered?

R938 SHL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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