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R415 OGC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

135,564 mi
Last recorded135,564 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 OGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 135,564 miles

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

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

all four tyres perished o/s/r just acceptable

o/s/f chassis corroded

windscreen has crack out of swept area

Fail 25 Jul 2012 135,564 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

all four tyres perished o/s/r just acceptable

o/s/f chassis corroded

windscreen has crack out of swept area

Fail 17 Apr 2012 135,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

all four tyres perished o/s/r just acceptable

o/s/f/chassis slightly corroded

windscreen has crack outside of swept area

Pass 17 Feb 2011 139,490 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 139,490 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 134,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 133,135 miles

Rear Registration Plate deteriorated.

Rear of O/S outer sill weak & only just acceptable.

Fail 6 Dec 2007 131,465 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 131,465 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 130,082 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 114,601 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 114,601 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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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R415 OGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R415 OGC, 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 R415 OGC registered?

R415 OGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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