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R713 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

87,861 mi
Last recorded87,861 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR713 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 87,861 miles

oil leaks

reverse lights innop

slight exhaust blow at front flexible section

some damage to windscreen at bottom

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

surface rust on exhaust system

under floors ,chassis rails ,front and rear subframes ,inner and outer sills ,rear spring hangers out riggers starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2021 84,563 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

o/sn/s front tyres starting to wear

oil leaks

reverse lights innop

slight exhaust blow at front section

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors ,chassis rails, steering and suspension components ,brake components ,inner and outer sills ,front and rear subframes ,rear spring hangers starting to corrode

Pass 17 Jul 2020 82,398 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust starting to deteriorate

reverse lights innop

small cut in front n/s tyre side wall

some steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

under floors,chassis rails steering and suspension components,inner and outer sills,sub frames starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2020 81,809 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner arch - not complete weld (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,393 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 74,639 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under body corrosion in places

Fail 4 Apr 2018 74,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre badly worn edges very close to cords

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front tyre badly worn inner edge very close to cords

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and perished (4.1.E.1)

front wiper split but still clearing windscreen

under body corrosion in places

Pass 6 Apr 2017 72,126 miles

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 69,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 6 Apr 2016 69,238 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 66,409 miles

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

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

body and chassis corroded

front d bushes worn

rear brake shoes worn

rear valance corroded

wiper arms worn

Fail 1 Apr 2015 66,409 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

body and chassis corroded

rear valance corroded

wiper arms worn

Pass 26 Mar 2014 62,764 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads 6mm

slight haze around both front c.v boot clips

wiper linkage worn

Fail 26 Mar 2014 62,763 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

front pads 6mm

slight haze around both front c.v boot clips

wiper linkage worn

Pass 4 Apr 2013 59,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers arms worn

Fail 4 Apr 2013 59,609 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box corroded

slight coolant leak

wipers arms worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 56,952 miles

battery insecure

both front wiper arm worn and wipers fouling scuttle

nearside front tyre tread 2.5-3mm

no reverse lights

Fail 18 Apr 2012 56,952 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

no reverse lights

nearside front tyre tread 2.5-3mm

battery insecure

both front wiper arm worn and wipers fouling scuttle

Pass 12 Apr 2011 54,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 54,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside rear lower sill corroded but not within pescribed areas

wiper arms worn

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,070 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front mirror cracked

Pass 6 May 2009 49,170 miles

rear lower inner pannel corroded Corroded around spring anger nearside front lower outer sill damaged nearside front wing mirror repaired with tape

Fail 6 May 2009 49,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear lower inner pannel corroded Corroded around spring anger nearside front lower outer sill damaged nearside front wing mirror repaired with tape

Pass 13 May 2008 47,295 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 47,240 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

Pass 2 May 2007 45,181 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 42,810 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 42,810 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R713 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R713 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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R713 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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