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R960 ETL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,940 mi
Last recorded170,940 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR960 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 170,940 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 170,729 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

Pass 30 Jun 2010 169,488 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 168,645 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 164,554 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 164,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2006 160,778 miles

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

exhaust catching on body

Pass 16 Dec 2006 160,778 miles

exhaust catching on body

Pass 26 Nov 2005 158,539 miles

nail in tyre

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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R960 ETL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R960 ETL, 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 R960 ETL registered?

R960 ETL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R960 ETL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R960 ETL shows 9 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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