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R454 OGC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

104,631 mi
Last recorded104,631 miles
Recorded on15 May 2024
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 OGC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2024 104,631 miles

Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside body sills and inner wheel arches covered in black underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play nearside and offside (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2023 100,518 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 100,281 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2022 100,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 99,870 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 99,177 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 98,546 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 97,702 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 96,810 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 95,705 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 94,803 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 93,579 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,498 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 91,216 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 89,431 miles

n/s rear hand brake low reading

Pass 20 Jul 2010 88,718 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 87,122 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 85,841 miles

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

n/s rear tyre outer wall cracked

Fail 29 Mar 2008 85,830 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

engine oil overfilled

n/s/r tyre outerwall perishing

rear bumper loose

Pass 31 Mar 2007 79,402 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 79,402 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 71,752 miles

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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R454 OGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R454 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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R454 OGC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R454 OGC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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