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R734 GTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,995 mi
Last recorded96,995 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 GTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 96,995 miles

bonnet release damaged

drivers door stay damaged

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel arch has some damage

some corrosion too rear doors .

Fail 6 Jun 2011 96,994 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in rear tyre

Oil leak

bonnet release damaged

drivers door stay damaged

nearside front wheel arch has some damage

some corrosion too rear doors .

Pass 10 Jun 2010 91,704 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 91,703 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 85,453 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 79,635 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 79,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 72,424 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 66,607 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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R734 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R734 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 R734 GTW registered?

R734 GTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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