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R261 EGC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,499 mi
Last recorded97,499 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 EGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2014 97,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2014 97,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2013 97,493 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 97,493 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring shackle bracket corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 97,493 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 97,493 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 97,433 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 97,280 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 97,280 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 97,280 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2007 97,280 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 97,280 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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R261 EGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R261 EGC, 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 R261 EGC registered?

R261 EGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R261 EGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R261 EGC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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