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R663 TRA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

116,890 mi
Last recorded116,890 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 TRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 116,890 miles

surface corrosion off side front chassis leg

Pass 21 Apr 2017 116,334 miles

surface corrosion off side front chassis leg

Pass 14 Apr 2016 115,795 miles

off side front chassis leg repaired slight surface corrosion near side front chassis leg

Pass 15 Apr 2015 115,228 miles

spare wheel sidewall badly cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2014 114,528 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,528 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 113,731 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 113,731 miles

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

bonnet release difficult to release

Pass 17 Apr 2012 112,172 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2012 112,172 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 111,222 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 111,222 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 110,509 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 110,509 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 Apr 2009 109,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 109,786 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 109,182 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 109,182 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

spare tyre side wall badly perished/split

Pass 11 Apr 2007 108,214 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 108,214 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

all tyres except near side rear have badly perished side walls, near side rear worn close to legal limit - suggest replacement

near side headlight aim on low limit

slight surface corrosion near side front chassis leg adjacent to lower arm mounting

Pass 13 Apr 2006 107,436 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 107,436 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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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R663 TRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R663 TRA, 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 R663 TRA registered?

R663 TRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R663 TRA safe to buy?

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