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R191 ROF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

177,807 mi
Last recorded177,807 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 ROF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2011 177,807 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 7 Aug 2009 151,824 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Aug 2009 151,823 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 25 Jul 2008 136,721 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 136,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Feb 2007 101,105 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 101,105 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 77,622 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R191 ROF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R191 ROF, 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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R191 ROF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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