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R573 AYA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

140,382 mi
Last recorded140,382 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 AYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 140,382 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2013 140,354 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 136,132 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Oct 2012 136,131 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Oct 2011 131,650 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 131,650 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 127,952 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 127,952 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 120,446 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 120,402 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

both rear wheel bearings have slight play

coolant level low

drivers seat has movement in backrest

front exhaust bracket loose

front no plate has cracks

horn slightly muffled

Fail 15 Nov 2008 112,770 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2008 112,770 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 102,960 miles

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

Rear brakes need attention

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Nov 2006 97,084 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 97,084 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 93,551 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2005 93,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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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R573 AYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R573 AYA, 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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R573 AYA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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