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R160 UVN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,624 mi
Last recorded107,624 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 UVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2011 107,624 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak (sump rusted through)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 106,435 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both number plate lights are dim

front brake pads are low

o/s handbrake is slightly down on effort/performance

slight exhaust blow

Fail 24 Jul 2010 106,379 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both number plate lights are dim

front brake pads are low

o/s handbrake is slightly down on effort/performance

slight exhaust blow

Fail 18 Jul 2009 105,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 105,798 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 104,047 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 104,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Drivers door mirror damaged but still useable

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2007 102,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 95,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2005 89,167 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2005 89,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R160 UVN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R160 UVN, 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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What year was R160 UVN registered?

R160 UVN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 July 1998.

Is R160 UVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R160 UVN shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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