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R586 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,357 mi
Last recorded173,357 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2013 173,357 miles

off side rear wheel arch slighty corroded

roof top corrotion

Fail 29 Jan 2013 173,341 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear wheel arch slighty corroded

roof top corrotion

Pass 14 Feb 2012 164,104 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 154,314 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 139,814 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 139,792 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 128,170 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 121,062 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 115,647 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 115,647 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 99,282 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 99,282 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R586 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R586 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 R586 GTW registered?

R586 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R586 GTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 GTW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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