MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,889 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear inner arch corroded
Oil leak
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear inner arch corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Oil leak
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
patch repair to rear panel
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Spare tyre defective
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
patch repair to rear panel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
o/s reverse light inop
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s reverse light inop
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
lining kit fitted in rear
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R163 GNB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R163 GNB, 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 R163 GNB registered?
R163 GNB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R163 GNB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R163 GNB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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