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R609 NDG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

119,416 mi
Last recorded119,416 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 NDG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2019 119,416 miles

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2019 118,416 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 116,499 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

radiator mounting panel corroding

rear panel corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,484 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

radiator mounting panel corroding

rear panel corroded

headlights have slight movement but are secure

o/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 24 Feb 2017 112,543 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to rear valance

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,768 miles

Nearside tie rod has play at inner joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery terminal loose

tyres are different sizes on each axle

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,764 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front-most (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside tie rod has play at inner joint

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery terminal loose

tyres are different sizes on each axle

Pass 27 Feb 2015 103,873 miles

slight play n/s steering tie rod

Fail 26 Feb 2015 103,872 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play n/s steering tie rod

Pass 17 Dec 2013 96,909 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 96,908 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 56,886 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 90,978 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 89,551 miles

Slight damage o/s/f.

Pass 6 Jul 2009 79,180 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 79,180 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 29 Jun 2007 76,516 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 76,516 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 72,666 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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R609 NDG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R609 NDG, 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 R609 NDG registered?

R609 NDG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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