MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
rear axle has surface corrosion
slight corrosion to chassis and cills
various brake pipes corroded
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s/r tyre low and slight out of shape
slight corrosion to chassis and cills
various brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
play in front wiper arms
slight corrosion to both outer cills
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
play in front wiper arms
slight corrosion to both outer cills
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Battery insecure
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R201 PBM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R201 PBM, 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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R201 PBM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 January 1998.
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