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R312 GBD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

154,838 mi
Last recorded154,838 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 GBD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2014 154,838 miles

backing on front n/plate starting to pill away from plate

front anti roll d bushies wearing

o/s/r wheel bearing needs adjusting

Pass 29 Jan 2013 152,091 miles

n/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2012 146,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 140,756 miles

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

drivers seat only locking on one lock (but locked upright)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges (underinflated)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 134,510 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 134,510 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 122,407 miles

Near side front wheel arch trim loose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Dec 2008 122,405 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Near side front wheel arch trim loose.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 11,640 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,697 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 102,697 miles

Brake pivot excessively damaged and seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small amount of play in off side front anti roll bar braket.

Pass 17 Jan 2006 94,212 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 94,206 miles

Centre Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

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

** Offside front and Nearside rear tyre sidewalls and wheel rims slightly damaged.**

**** OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS VERY NEAR THE LEGAL LIMIT. + SCREW IN TRYE TREAD.****

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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R312 GBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R312 GBD, 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 R312 GBD registered?

R312 GBD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 1998.

Is R312 GBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 GBD shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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