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R177 GEG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

165,466 mi
Last recorded165,466 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 GEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2014 165,466 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

engine leaking oil

engine leaking water

exhaust centrepipe hitting chassis

fanbelts perished and slightly loose

front shock absorbers seem slightly soft

Pass 15 Sep 2012 153,370 miles

battery insecure

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusted near limit

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s sill rusted at seat belt area

Fail 6 Sep 2012 153,288 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

coolant header tank cap missing

n/s/r metal brake pipe rusted near limit

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s sill rusted at seat belt area

Pass 6 Sep 2011 146,724 miles

battery loose

coolant leak from top hose area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 146,699 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

battery loose

coolant leak from top hose area

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 134,959 miles

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

nearside front wiper rubber split

radiator leaking

Pass 6 Jul 2009 126,614 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 119,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 108,800 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2006 95,614 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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R177 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 R177 GEG, 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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R177 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 1998.

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