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R161 ROA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,064 mi
Last recorded70,064 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR161 ROA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 70,064 miles

cut in n/s front tyre outer wall

Fail 25 Jun 2009 69,990 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

cut on n/s front outer wall

Pass 19 Jun 2008 63,545 miles

o/s number plate cowl missing but no white light showing

wire on rear exhaust mount

Fail 14 Jun 2007 57,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 57,119 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 49,033 miles

FRONT DISCS LIPPED NOT EXCESSIVE YET

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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R161 ROA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R161 ROA, 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 R161 ROA registered?

R161 ROA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R161 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R161 ROA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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