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R804 BOL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

111,383 mi
Last recorded111,383 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 BOL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 111,383 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Fail 30 Aug 2012 111,383 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pedal anti slip worn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 101,346 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2011 101,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside rear light lens damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2010 91,888 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 91,879 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

HEAVY OIL LEAK.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 82,310 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 82,310 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 76,087 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Fail 2 Sep 2008 76,068 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 5 Sep 2007 72,796 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2006 64,121 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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R804 BOL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R804 BOL, 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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R804 BOL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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