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R986 GHR

1997 Vauxhall Combo

Cream Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2008
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,168 mi
Last recorded131,168 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Vauxhall Combo112,032 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 GHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1997
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 8 Jan 2007 131,168 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front wing trims insecure

exhaust rusty

front number plate cracked

n/s mirror glass cracked

n/s rear tyre worn on the outer edge

o/s washer part blocked

oil leak gearbox

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 GHR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Cream with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GHR, 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 GHR registered?

R986 GHR is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R986 GHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 GHR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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