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R984 THL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,555 mi
Last recorded137,555 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 THL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,555 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 137,047 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 2 Oct 2015 137,042 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 135,717 miles

small blow on exhaust

Fail 2 Oct 2014 135,693 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small blow on exhaust

Pass 12 Sep 2013 130,325 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorating + close to legal limit

Fail 9 Sep 2013 130,309 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

offside rear tyre deteriorating + close to legal limit

Pass 8 Nov 2012 126,372 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 126,369 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,508 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2011 120,503 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 115,519 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 108,590 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 102,211 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 102,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 96,953 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 96,948 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 93,715 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 93,715 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advise-nearside rear tyre badly perished on sidewalls

advise-rear silencer mounting-temp repair-wire

advise-spare tyre worn tread

Pass 21 Nov 2005 87,626 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R984 THL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R984 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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R984 THL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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