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R193 GEG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,358 mi
Last recorded68,358 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 GEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 68,358 miles

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,358 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyre treads low on outer edges

Pass 27 Aug 2009 55,715 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,784 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 51,831 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2006 49,681 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R193 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R193 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 R193 GEG registered?

R193 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R193 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 GEG shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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