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R563 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,436 mi
Last recorded118,436 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR563 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 118,436 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 118,434 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,727 miles

front shox weak.n/s/f tyre low and bsld outside edge and nail in tread.n/s/r shox weeping.spare tyre flat. alt belt slipping.

Battery insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2009 112,715 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

front shox weak.n/s/f tyre low and bsld outside edge and nail in tread.n/s/r shox weeping.spare tyre flat. alt belt slipping.

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Mar 2008 108,708 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 108,702 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear service brake imbalance nearside 100 offside 20

Pass 28 Dec 2006 101,307 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2006 101,307 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 92,129 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 92,129 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads getting low

n/s/r tyre getting low on outer edge

slight play in both front top strut mounts

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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R563 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R563 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 R563 GTW registered?

R563 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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