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R101 MUT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,065 mi
Last recorded156,065 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 MUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 156,065 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 147,486 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid outer-sill (5.2.6)

wiper arm pins worn

Fail 13 Oct 2017 147,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis crossmember (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive mid outer-sill (5.2.6)

wiper arm pins worn

Pass 20 Sep 2016 135,858 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 125,273 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 114,491 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 106,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 101,168 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,137 miles

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

rear silencer mounting rotten

split in exhaust pipe middle

Pass 1 Oct 2010 88,866 miles

Minor hole in OS headlamp

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 86,634 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 86,634 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,463 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 79,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 73,181 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 73,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 66,898 miles

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

both wipers split

n/s stop ok when tapped

n/s/f tyre wall damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2006 55,629 miles

deteriation nearside front wiper blade

nearside door mirror glass cracked

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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R101 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 104,272 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 R101 MUT, 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 28 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R101 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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