MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,352 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust system in poor condition
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and rear (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak ()
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
possible exhaust blow from manifold gasket area
rear exhaust poor condition
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
possible exhaust blow from manifold gasket area
rear exhaust poor condition
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Battery insecure
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R985 THL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R985 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 R985 THL registered?
R985 THL is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 August 1997.
Is R985 THL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 THL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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