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R673 GAE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

89,673 mi
Last recorded89,673 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 GAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 89,673 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 89,673 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill x2 (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 86,755 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 86,755 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 84,232 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 80,958 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 77,256 miles

o/s headlight slightly loose

Pass 4 Jan 2011 73,882 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 71,192 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 67,903 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 64,870 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 61,933 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,001 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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R673 GAE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R673 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 R673 GAE registered?

R673 GAE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R673 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 GAE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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