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R973 ADV

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,103 mi
Last recorded111,103 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 ADV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 111,103 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 104,711 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 104,674 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 100,816 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 100,816 miles

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 93,198 miles

both rear tyres are old and perished

rear brakes slightly uneven

rear doors only latch securely in the top

Fail 1 Apr 2009 93,197 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 89,408 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 79,735 miles

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.

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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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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R973 ADV is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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