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R867 MVO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

51,960 mi
Last recorded51,960 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 MVO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 51,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 May 2019 51,960 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,575 miles

Both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 6 Mar 2018 48,566 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 45% - o/s low (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension arms corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,558 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shackle mounting point rear cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened axle (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 48,296 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Fail 27 Jun 2016 48,250 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/13 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear tyre signs of ageing

Fail 19 Jun 2015 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Jun 2015 47,442 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2014 46,517 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 46,517 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 45,142 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 45,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 44,038 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 42,656 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear tyres have a different aspect ratio than fronts

Fail 16 Jun 2011 42,645 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f ball joint dust cover split

rear tyres have a different aspect ratio than fronts

Pass 16 Jun 2010 40,949 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 39,329 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,922 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2007 44,673 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 31,260 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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R867 MVO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 R867 MVO, 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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R867 MVO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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