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R651 ANO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

178,500 mi
Last recorded178,500 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR651 ANO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2010 178,500 miles

wheel alignment towing in excessively after new n/s/f track rod end fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2010 178,500 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

wheel alignment towing in excessively after new n/s/f track rod end fitted

Fail 25 Nov 2010 178,330 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both wiper arms worn.

both wipers smear

front discs rusty

Pass 9 Dec 2009 168,964 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 168,870 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 162,062 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 162,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2007 147,745 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 136,729 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 136,729 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2005 128,255 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 128,255 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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R651 ANO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R651 ANO, 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 R651 ANO registered?

R651 ANO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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