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R701 VRA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

199,169 mi
Last recorded199,169 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 VRA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Dec 2014 199,169 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight oil leak on engine

both front wiper arms worn slightly

exhaust front flex slightly damaged

hole in o/s/r outer wheel arch

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r wheel slightly stiff in rotation

o/s/f tyre wearing unevenly

slight cut in n/s/f outer tyre wall and inner wall starting to split/perish

slight movement in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 29 Nov 2013 187,862 miles

Both Front Headlamp clips broken but still secure.

Front Brake pads starting to get low.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 187,862 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Both Front Headlamp clips broken but still secure.

Front Brake pads starting to get low.

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 159,636 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 21 Aug 2012 159,636 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 151,086 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 134,262 miles

underbody rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2009 133,038 miles

Battery insecure

both wiper arms worn

underbody / suspension components heavy rusting

Fail 21 Oct 2009 133,038 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both wiper arms worn

underbody / suspension components heavy rusting

Pass 31 Oct 2008 131,941 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 131,941 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt missing (3.6.F.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 128,892 miles

Corrosion to flexi ferrules. N/s/f tyre ON limit.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 110,188 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 100,455 miles

Nearside Front 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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R701 VRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R701 VRA, 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 R701 VRA registered?

R701 VRA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 January 1998.

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