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R597 GAE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

163,834 mi
Last recorded163,834 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 GAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 163,834 miles

Bonnet release catch insecure

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 163,834 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Bonnet release catch insecure

Corrosion to o/s/r & n/s/r brake hose ferrules

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jul 2009 163,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Bonnet release catch insecure

Front brake pads worn

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2008 158,397 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 158,397 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 150,085 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 149,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2006 140,144 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 140,144 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R597 GAE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 R597 GAE, 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 R597 GAE registered?

R597 GAE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 February 1998.

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