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R356 AOO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

170,051 mi
Last recorded170,051 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR356 AOO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 170,051 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 168,106 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 166,392 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 164,720 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2016 162,962 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 160,765 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 160,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2014 157,921 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 148,254 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 158,056 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Jan 2011 128,033 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 118,044 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 108,197 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 101,926 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 95,750 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 92,340 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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R356 AOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 R356 AOO, 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 R356 AOO registered?

R356 AOO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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