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R296 TAO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

112,452 mi
Last recorded112,452 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 TAO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 112,452 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 112,452 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 108,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 104,613 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 97,804 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 84,456 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 84,456 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 71,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak from sump

Fail 30 Jun 2008 71,645 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak from sump

Pass 10 Jul 2007 62,638 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 53,109 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer tread

oil dampness on sump

oil dampness round rack gaiters no leak visable

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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R296 TAO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R296 TAO, 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 R296 TAO registered?

R296 TAO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R296 TAO safe to buy?

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