MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,858 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R198 GSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 112,032 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 R198 GSC, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R198 GSC registered?
R198 GSC is a 1997 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 August 1997.
Is R198 GSC safe to buy?
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