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R457 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,791 mi
Last recorded101,791 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,791 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 100,915 miles

General corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2016 99,408 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 15 Dec 2015 99,384 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 97,905 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 94,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Dec 2013 94,162 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 85,894 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2012 85,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 82,536 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 77,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 72,708 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,861 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 61,415 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 55,673 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 48,699 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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R457 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R457 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 R457 GTW registered?

R457 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 May 1998.

Is R457 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R457 GTW shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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