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X617 RFF

1996 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,839 mi
Last recorded103,839 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Combo114,415 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX617 RFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2011 103,839 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 103,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 102,330 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 101,303 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Oct 2009 101,303 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 98,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 97,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 94,506 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
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X617 RFF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 114,415 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 X617 RFF, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X617 RFF registered?

X617 RFF is a 1996 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is X617 RFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X617 RFF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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