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R710 GHT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

128,112 mi
Last recorded128,112 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 GHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 128,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 122,940 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Surface corrosion to fronts outer sills

Pass 7 Mar 2018 118,836 miles

Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced ALL FOUR FRONT (2.4.G.1)

RADIATER LEAKING

Pass 7 Mar 2017 114,952 miles

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 114,940 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Both front tyres worn low on edges

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 111,038 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn low on edges

N/s track rod inner joint has play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 111,038 miles

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

N/s front tyre worn low on edges

N/s track rod inner joint has play

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 106,732 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2015 106,732 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2014 102,398 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 102,398 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,708 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 90,708 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,767 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2012 93,767 miles

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

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,266 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 91,266 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 88,116 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 88,115 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 82,815 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 77,351 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 75,014 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 71,312 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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R710 GHT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R710 GHT, 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 R710 GHT registered?

R710 GHT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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