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R370 GJE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

202,301 mi
Last recorded202,301 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR370 GJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 202,301 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 202,301 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 22 May 2008 188,602 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 May 2008 188,602 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 May 2008 188,583 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Mar 2008 188,519 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 185,104 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 185,104 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 182,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 182,092 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust mounting loose

rear side lights different brightness

slight dammage to o/s headlight

slight play in front wheels

unable to see inner brake pads

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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R370 GJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R370 GJE, 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 R370 GJE registered?

R370 GJE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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