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R572 GKX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,049 mi
Last recorded168,049 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR572 GKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 168,049 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres are slightly cracked and perished.

exhaust slightly rusty and blowing.

Pass 15 Jul 2014 162,652 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2014 162,621 miles

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

underside of vehicle is slightly corroded.

Pass 14 May 2013 157,429 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front suspension corroding

Pass 8 May 2012 153,413 miles

vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 May 2011 148,210 miles

1 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

175/65TR14

BONNET SAFTY CATCH WAS NOT WORKING.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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)

Fail 13 May 2011 148,210 miles

1 LITRE OF 10W40 ENGINE OIL ADDED

175/65TR14

BONNET SAFTY CATCH WAS NOT WORKING.

NEEDS ALIGNMENT

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 10 May 2010 136,282 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 136,282 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Apr 2009 128,703 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 128,703 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 120,125 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 110,636 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 98,358 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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R572 GKX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R572 GKX, 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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R572 GKX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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