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R437 ORN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

87,238 mi
Last recorded87,238 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 ORN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 87,238 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear chassis rails getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

front anti roll bar bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 87,238 miles

both rear chassis rails getting corroded

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

front anti roll bar bushes getting worn

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

Pass 30 May 2012 82,815 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

metal part of front flexes showing signs of corrosion

some corrosion front and rear chassis rails

some play rear wheel bearings

Pass 1 Jun 2011 76,512 miles

both rear spring front and rear hanger brackets getting corroded

engine oil leak

front anti roll bar link bushes getting worn

front pads getting low

rear load sensing valve getting corroded

some corrosion rear chassis rails

some play both track rod ends

some play steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2010 69,553 miles

front pads half worn

rear exhaust box and support bracket getting corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 55,451 miles

exhaust getting corroded

front pads getting low

some corrosion rear undersills

Pass 13 Feb 2008 45,404 miles

c.v boots getting perished

front pads half worn

poor image nearside headlamp

some corrosion both rear leaf spring front and rear hanger brackets

some corrosion metal part of front flexes

Pass 15 Feb 2007 39,634 miles

nearside front tyre getting low

some corrosion rear spring front and rear hanger brackets

Pass 27 Jan 2006 36,962 miles

front anti roll bar rubbers getting perished

rear exhaust box getting corroded

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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R437 ORN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R437 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R437 ORN?

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What year was R437 ORN registered?

R437 ORN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 July 1998.

Is R437 ORN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R437 ORN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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