MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,103 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
battery loose
o/s headlamp has a hole in glass
slight corrosion at n/s/r spring hanger front
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
front brake discs starting to corrode and wear thin
nearside headlamp slightly loose
offside headlamp glass stone chipped
offside rear light lense slightly damaged
rear number plate cracked
rear wheel bearings feel very slightly rough when rotated
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
both rear tyres are old and perished
rear brakes slightly uneven
rear doors only latch securely in the top
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
both rear tyres are old and perished
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R973 ADV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 R973 ADV, 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 R973 ADV registered?
R973 ADV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R973 ADV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R973 ADV 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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