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R215 GEG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

168,153 mi
Last recorded168,153 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 GEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 168,153 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 168,153 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2011 161,511 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 161,511 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 15,917 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 157,110 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 154,895 miles

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 150,977 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 128,487 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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R215 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R215 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 R215 GEG registered?

R215 GEG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is R215 GEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 GEG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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