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R592 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,313 mi
Last recorded84,313 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2014 84,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 84,313 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,120 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight corrosion on rear spring hangers

Pass 14 Jul 2012 71,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leaf springs mounts corroded

n/s/r tyre shows signs of rubbing on sidewall

Fail 4 Jul 2012 71,028 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both rear leaf springs mounts corroded

n/s/r tyre shows signs of rubbing on sidewall

Pass 29 Jun 2011 62,790 miles

rear spring hangers have surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2011 62,784 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear spring hangers have surface corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2010 57,810 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 57,810 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,326 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 51,326 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 43,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 43,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 41,866 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 38,551 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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R592 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R592 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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R592 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R592 GTW shows 15 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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