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R948 FDE

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,272 mi
Last recorded138,272 miles
Recorded on1 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 FDE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2012 138,272 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 138,218 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 128,292 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 128,289 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 123,938 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 119,833 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 116,752 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 111,399 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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R948 FDE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R948 FDE, 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 R948 FDE registered?

R948 FDE is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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