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R562 ANO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

99,245 mi
Last recorded99,245 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 ANO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2023 99,245 miles

Brake load sensing valve slightly seized

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S/R & O/S/R (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 97,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2022 97,892 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Of Outer Sill And Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2021 96,601 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 96,601 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 94,789 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2020 94,786 miles

Headlamp aim not tested unable to adjust head lamps in secure (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 91,390 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear Of Outer Sill Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Sump Has A Slight Leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Jan 2017 88,669 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,551 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,215 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 83,215 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 79,791 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 76,498 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,498 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 72,707 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2011 72,707 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 70,079 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 67,811 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,912 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 63,886 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 59,089 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 59,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,901 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 5 Jun 2006 54,835 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s mirror glass 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
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R562 ANO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R562 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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R562 ANO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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