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R434 ORN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

154,839 mi
Last recorded154,839 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR434 ORN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2019 154,839 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor holed jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drivers floor holed jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded x2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to rear spring holder outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear valance holed inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 148,989 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to under side (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Mar 2018 148,989 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion to under side (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 143,188 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 143,188 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both inner rear sills corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 136,318 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 136,316 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 127,804 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Mar 2014 119,730 miles

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

commercial tyres fitted to front and standard tyres on rear

Fail 19 Mar 2014 119,640 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Leaf spring deteriorated but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

commercial tyres fitted to front and standard tyres on rear

Pass 8 Mar 2013 109,870 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

colour change noted. Vehicle now completely white

Fail 8 Mar 2013 109,870 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 100,737 miles

Front and rear tyres different sizes

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 91,569 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 91,569 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 81,280 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 81,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Mar 2009 71,202 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,202 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,810 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 58,810 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 46,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 46,681 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 39,232 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 39,232 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

both rear tyres are cracking on outer side walls.

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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R434 ORN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 R434 ORN, 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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R434 ORN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 July 1998.

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