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R941 FHT

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,483 mi
Last recorded71,483 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 FHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 71,483 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise wiper arms badly worn

Fail 12 Nov 2013 71,454 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Coolant leak

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise wiper arms badly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2012 63,865 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise both front seat belt sorks discharged

Fail 2 Nov 2012 63,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

advise both front seat belt sorks discharged

Pass 31 Oct 2011 56,323 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 56,323 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 48,333 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 40,427 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 32,983 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 29,240 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 29,235 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,778 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear flexible brake hose ferrules corroding

suspect n/s/f wheel bearing slightly worn

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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R941 FHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R941 FHT, 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 R941 FHT registered?

R941 FHT is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R941 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R941 FHT shows 12 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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