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YR53 RYM

2003 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,178 mi
Last recorded166,178 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Combo94,659 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 RYM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2017 166,178 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 166,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 155,763 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,435 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 142,032 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 127,475 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f wing moulding missing

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Sep 2013 112,776 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 112,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 99,590 miles

Rear lower gear box mounting bolt loose

Rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,691 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 87,944 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,140 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 60,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 60,981 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,878 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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YR53 RYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.8% with a typical mileage of 94,659 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 YR53 RYM, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YR53 RYM is a 2003 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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