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R941 VLR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

74,741 mi
Last recorded74,741 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 74,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 61,002 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 60,997 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 53,718 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 53,718 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 51,240 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 45,530 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 40,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 38,529 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 34,061 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R941 VLR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLR, 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 VLR registered?

R941 VLR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R941 VLR safe to buy?

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