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R186 ANP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

104,415 mi
Last recorded104,415 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 ANP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 104,415 miles

43% rear brake imbalance.

Airbag light on.

Battery insecure

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc lipped.

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

Nearside parking brake slow to rise.

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate cracked.

Rear towing eye damaged.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 7 Dec 2010 104,415 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

43% rear brake imbalance.

Airbag light on.

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc lipped.

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

Nearside parking brake slow to rise.

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate cracked.

Rear towing eye damaged.

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 103,071 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 94,706 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 94,706 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 85,347 miles

1 rear number plate cracked †2 spare wheel missing †3 both fronttyres wearing on inner edge

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 85,347 miles

1 rear number plate cracked †2 spare wheel missing †3 both fronttyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Feb 2006 74,444 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 74,444 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate cracked

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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R186 ANP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R186 ANP, 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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R186 ANP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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