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R974 THL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

125,535 mi
Last recorded125,535 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 THL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,535 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 125,508 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 123,031 miles

Nearside Head light slight insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2016 121,292 miles

Both rear tyres have cuts in tyre tread

Nearside Head light slight insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2015 117,595 miles

Nearside head light slight insecure

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

Offside Front tyre wearing/worn on edge

front exhaust rubber broken

Pass 29 Oct 2014 114,631 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 114,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 111,801 miles

ENGINE HAS WATER LEAK FROM W/ PUMP

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,469 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 107,089 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 104,834 miles

Advise:belts noisey

Advise:corrosion o/s/f inner wing/lower chassis

Advise:front exhaust rubbers splitting

Advise:o/s/r tyre splitting/perishing

Advise:oil leks

Advise:slight damage front no.plate

Advise:slight play in steering

Advise:wipers front x2 split & smear screen

Pass 14 Oct 2009 102,030 miles

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

slight play in both h/lights

Pass 20 Oct 2008 98,989 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 95,839 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 92,528 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside front panel under bonnet, and offside front lower panel under car

offside wiper slightly split

Pass 1 Oct 2005 88,664 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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R974 THL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R974 THL, 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 R974 THL registered?

R974 THL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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