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R985 THL

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,352 mi
Last recorded104,352 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR985 THL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 104,352 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2016 104,345 miles

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 ()

Pass 16 Apr 2015 98,065 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

possible exhaust blow from manifold gasket area

rear exhaust poor condition

Fail 13 Apr 2015 98,017 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 94,498 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2014 94,494 miles

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 80,133 miles

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 78,547 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,255 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 74,268 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 71,603 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 68,718 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 68,718 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 65,404 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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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.

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