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R449 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

51,105 mi
Last recorded51,105 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2012 51,105 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 51,042 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 48,429 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r footbrake

paint on rear flexys

paint on welded plate

rear brake balance

Fail 28 Jul 2011 48,428 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

o/s/r footbrake

rear brake balance

Pass 2 Jul 2010 45,360 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r bump stop perished

pre-tensioner poped on o/s/f

rust on roof of vehicle

Pass 22 May 2009 42,533 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 42,533 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2008 42,531 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 42,531 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 42,531 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 42,531 miles

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2006 42,531 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine oil leak

offside rear tyre cracked

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R449 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 R449 GTW, 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 R449 GTW registered?

R449 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 May 1998.

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