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R166 UVN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,679 mi
Last recorded95,679 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 UVN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2013 95,679 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 95,677 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Sep 2012 87,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 87,086 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 10 Jul 2012 86,152 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2011 82,430 miles

both front outriggers corroded just outside a prescribed area

corrosion on offside rear lower quarter, but not considered a supportive pannel

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded just outside a prescribed area

offside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 10 May 2011 82,430 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front outriggers corroded just outside a prescribed area

corrosion on offside rear lower quarter, but not considered a supportive pannel

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded just outside a prescribed area

offside rear outer wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 7 May 2010 80,110 miles

n/s and o/s outrigger corroded not in perscribed area

n/s rear and o/s rear inner wings corroded not in persdribed area

this vehicle is showing general sign of surface corrosion on under vehicle suspension components fuel components brake components

Fail 7 May 2010 80,110 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

n/s and o/s outrigger corroded not in perscribed area

n/s rear and o/s rear inner wings corroded not in persdribed area

this vehicle is showing general sign of surface corrosion on under vehicle suspension components fuel components brake components

Pass 7 May 2009 76,501 miles

Offside and nearside front floor areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered as support panneling for rear suspension mounting

This vehicle is showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, body, suspension, exhaust and brake components

Fail 7 May 2009 76,501 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside and nearside front floor areas corroded but not within a prescribed area

Offside rear wheel arch corroded but not considered as support panneling for rear suspension mounting

This vehicle is showing general signs of corrosion on chassis, body, suspension, exhaust and brake components

Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,356 miles

nearside front out rigger corroded, not within a prescribed area

nearside front tyre on the limit

parking brake outer casings starting to corrode

this vehicle is showing general signs of surface corrosion

Fail 9 May 2007 71,398 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine oil sump starting to corrode

nearside front out-rigger corroded just outside prescribed area

possible slight brake judder

Pass 9 May 2007 71,398 miles

engine oil sump starting to corrode

nearside front out-rigger corroded just outside prescribed area

possible slight brake judder

Pass 10 May 2006 68,984 miles

see VT32 issued 10/05/2006 @ 11:37

Fail 10 May 2006 68,984 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both outer parking brake cable casings starting to deteriorate

engine oil sump starting to corrode

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R166 UVN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R166 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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R166 UVN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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