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R120 MRY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

171,687 mi
Last recorded171,687 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 MRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2013 171,687 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2013 171,640 miles

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 169,076 miles

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

Small amount of play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2012 169,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Small amount of play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 4 Feb 2011 165,311 miles

front brake disc pads wearing low

nearside headlamp glass cracked

Fail 4 Feb 2011 185,311 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Dec 2009 158,242 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside wiper arm worn-still working okay

possible slight weep on number four injector-okay at present

small hole in exhaust rear pipe-repaired with paste

Pass 30 Dec 2009 158,242 miles

nearside wiper arm worn-still working okay

possible slight weep on number four injector-okay at present

small hole in exhaust rear pipe-repaired with paste

Pass 15 Nov 2008 150,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 147,613 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 147,613 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Aug 2006 141,016 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 141,016 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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R120 MRY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R120 MRY, 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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R120 MRY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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