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R597 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,441 mi
Last recorded69,441 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2014 69,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 69,441 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 67,468 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 66,859 miles

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

offside headlamp damaged

wash/wiper switch damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2012 66,859 miles

offside headlamp damaged

wash/wiper switch damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2011 65,319 miles

wiper control stalk lose

Fail 15 Jun 2011 65,319 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

wiper control stalk lose

Pass 25 Jun 2010 63,158 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 63,158 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 57,985 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 53,606 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2008 53,606 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 44,138 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 44,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 42,205 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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R597 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 60%.

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 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 R597 GTW registered?

R597 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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