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R721 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,733 mi
Last recorded106,733 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 106,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 96,148 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 94,006 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)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 94,006 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 90,792 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2012 87,610 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 81,575 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 75,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 65,382 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,303 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 52,534 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 52,516 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,594 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 47,580 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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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R721 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R721 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 R721 GTW registered?

R721 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 May 1998.

Is R721 GTW safe to buy?

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