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R712 GHT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,411 mi
Last recorded50,411 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 GHT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 50,411 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2025 50,411 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 50,398 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner Wing To Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear Cross Member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Towbar obstructing the registration plate (6.1.6 (f) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 50,131 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 50,129 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 49,532 miles

Rear Slight corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2020 48,895 miles

Offside Rear wheel inner wheel arch corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2020 48,893 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear wheel inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 48,249 miles

front brakes out of balance

nearside and offside front flexi hose metal pipes corroded

nearside and offside front suspension arms corroded

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

Pass 31 May 2018 47,744 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front flexi hoses metal pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

rear crossmember corroded

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 30 May 2018 47,736 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken off (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded

nearside and offside front flexi hoses metal pipes corroded

nearside and offside rear brake backplates corroded

rear crossmember corroded

underside of vehicle has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 20 Apr 2007 47,241 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 47,241 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 45,425 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 45,425 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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R712 GHT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R712 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 R712 GHT registered?

R712 GHT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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