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R771 BTW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,444 mi
Last recorded87,444 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 BTW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 87,444 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2010 82,205 miles

High imbalance on rear brakes,60%,n/s reading low.

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings,just acceptable.

Pass 18 Jul 2008 77,084 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

slight noise from the nearside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 12 Jul 2008 77,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

slight noise from the nearside rear wheel bearing

some corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 16 Mar 2007 69,018 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 69,018 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Seat belt pre-tensioner has been activated

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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R771 BTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R771 BTW, 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 R771 BTW registered?

R771 BTW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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