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R550 ANO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

134,371 mi
Last recorded134,371 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR550 ANO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 134,371 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

spare tyre perrished

Fail 19 Oct 2015 134,369 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member behind bumper (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner valance (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Nearside Rear tyre perrished

spare tyre perrished

Pass 20 Oct 2014 133,475 miles

nearside rear & spare tyre perrished

Fail 20 Oct 2014 133,475 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear & spare tyre perrished

Pass 19 Oct 2013 132,678 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 132,678 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2012 131,563 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 131,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 130,570 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 130,568 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 129,199 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 129,197 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 127,653 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Oct 2009 127,651 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 126,166 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 126,163 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 121,124 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 115,450 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 112,660 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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R550 ANO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 R550 ANO, 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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R550 ANO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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