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R769 RUY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

161,549 mi
Last recorded161,549 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 RUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2018 161,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Fail 23 Sep 2018 161,547 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a) (i))

Underside vehicle corroded in places

Pass 18 Sep 2017 156,700 miles

Both front coil springs corroded

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

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded, not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Sep 2016 155,551 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 152,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

bonnet release broke

r/o/s floor weak in places

r/o/s tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 7 Sep 2015 152,025 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

bonnet release broke

r/o/s floor weak in places

r/o/s tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 27 Aug 2014 147,139 miles

bonnet release broken

exhaust blow from flexible section

temporary repair to headlamp clip

Fail 19 Aug 2014 146,979 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 141,203 miles

hazard warning light switch sticking

horn intermitant

temp repair to rear exhaust mounting

Pass 21 Aug 2012 139,365 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 139,304 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 134,967 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 127,464 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 127,464 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2009 117,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 117,307 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 112,836 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 106,386 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 97,675 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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R769 RUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R769 RUY, 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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R769 RUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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