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R986 CWR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

106,930 mi
Last recorded106,930 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 CWR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2016 106,930 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules X2 (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 103,182 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 99,958 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 95,999 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 92,080 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 87,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 80,889 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 73,976 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,755 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 798,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,427 miles

Front brake pads possibly low. Advise inspection.

Rear exhaust silencer blowing slightly.

Rear of exhaust centre section weak and blowing slightly.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,838 miles

Exhaust rear silencer getting weak.

Offside rear and nearside rear tyre tread depths low.

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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R986 CWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R986 CWR, 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 R986 CWR registered?

R986 CWR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R986 CWR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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