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R703 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

80,434 mi
Last recorded80,434 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 80,434 miles

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,434 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,962 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs have slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2011 70,962 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs have slight corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2009 66,219 miles

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 16 Oct 2009 66,219 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 19 Nov 2007 66,187 miles

sump pan weaping,front brake discs corroding slightly on inner edge,corrosion to front coil springs,perrishing to n/s/f tyre wall,slight play to both reara wheels.

Fail 16 Nov 2007 66,187 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

sump pan weaping,front brake discs corroding slightly on inner edge,corrosion to front coil springs,perrishing to n/s/f tyre wall,slight play to both reara wheels.

unable to test emissions due to exhaust condition.

Pass 6 Nov 2006 63,420 miles

Both front springs slightly corroded

Exhaust back box slightly corroded

Nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge

Nearside front wiper slightly split

Slight play to nearside rear wheel

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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R703 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R703 GTW, 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 R703 GTW registered?

R703 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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