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R191 SRB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

106,360 mi
Last recorded106,360 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 SRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2013 106,360 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 106,356 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

O/S/R Brake has slight bind.

O/S/R Tyre has cut to sideall.

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,868 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 30 Nov 2012 104,798 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 99,473 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

both front wiper blades spliting and washer jets need adjusting

exhaust center mounting rubbers in poor condiation

Fail 7 Dec 2011 99,471 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

Spare tyre defective

both front wiper blades spliting and washer jets need adjusting

exhaust center mounting rubbers in poor condiation

Pass 24 Nov 2010 92,700 miles

both wiper arms worn

both wiper blades slightly worn

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 24 Nov 2010 92,700 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both wiper arms worn

both wiper blades slightly worn

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2009 86,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both wiper arms worn

rear registration plate cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2009 86,347 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both wiper arms worn

rear registration plate cracked

Pass 18 Nov 2008 78,280 miles

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

condition of rear number plate

Fail 18 Nov 2008 78,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring 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)

condition of rear number plate

Pass 10 Dec 2007 71,525 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 71,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 22,735 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 63,559 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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R191 SRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 SRB, 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 R191 SRB registered?

R191 SRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 March 1998.

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