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R309 PHG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

97,514 mi
Last recorded97,514 miles
Recorded on17 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 PHG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2017 97,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 95,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on inside sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

flexible exhaust mounting bracket missing

Fail 1 Aug 2016 95,664 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre badly cracked on inside sidewall but no cords exposed

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

flexible exhaust mounting bracket missing

Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,487 miles

o/s front shock has a light misting of oil

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Fail 20 Jul 2015 91,487 miles

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

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s front shock has a light misting of oil

rear brake pipe ferrules corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,969 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,969 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2013 81,060 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 81,060 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,842 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 65,753 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 65,753 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,013 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,378 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 40,077 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 32,551 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 24,469 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R309 PHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R309 PHG, 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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R309 PHG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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