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R140 LTO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

201,015 mi
Last recorded201,015 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 LTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2014 201,015 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Underside of this vehicle is rusting everywhere

Pass 16 Feb 2013 193,421 miles

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

bonnet corroded

both front c.v.gaitors slightly leaking

both front strut top mounts noisy

centre exhaust rubber missing

corrosion above windscreen

corrosion around bottom of servo

corrosion around lower arms

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage to the inside

o/s/r sill corroded

rear slam pan corroded

small amount of corrosion in by drivers door

Fail 14 Feb 2013 193,411 miles

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

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

bonnet corroded

both front c.v.gaitors slightly leaking

both front strut top mounts noisy

centre exhaust rubber missing

corrosion above windscreen

corrosion around bottom of servo

corrosion around lower arms

engine oil leak

front cross member corroded

n/s/f wheel rim has slight damage to the inside

o/s/r sill corroded

rear slam pan corroded

small amount of corrosion in by drivers door

Pass 30 Jan 2012 187,934 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 181,500 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 173,545 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 163,213 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 160,747 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 160,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2005 155,034 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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R140 LTO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R140 LTO, 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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R140 LTO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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