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R229 GSX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2012
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,276 mi
Last recorded139,276 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 GSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2012 139,276 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

rear brake pipes greased not allowing full inspection.

Pass 10 Feb 2011 134,190 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2011 134,171 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 126,214 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 126,135 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 119,765 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/sr tyre worn low on outside edge

Fail 28 Jan 2009 119,727 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

fan belt loose

o/sr tyre worn low on outside edge

Pass 5 Feb 2008 114,031 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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R229 GSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R229 GSX, 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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R229 GSX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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