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R187 GEG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,676 mi
Last recorded121,676 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 GEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 121,676 miles

inner and outer sills corroded slightly

Pass 10 Sep 2014 115,172 miles

brake pipes greased

sills and rear crossmember corroded

slight play in n/s/f ball joint

under rear arches corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 107,809 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 100,309 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 90,986 miles

flexiable exhaust section slight blow

o,s,r brake pipe slight corrosion

o,s,r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 3 Sep 2010 82,679 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 82,670 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 79,569 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 79,569 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 77,768 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 77,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 71,333 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 71,326 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 65,990 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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R187 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R187 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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What year was R187 GEG registered?

R187 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R187 GEG safe to buy?

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