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R870 PEO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR870 PEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 81,444 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Tension spring corroded, advise replace (1.1.17 (a))

Engine mounting stabilizer mounting area corroded slightly under floor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inside face, offside being the worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm mounting area corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of outer sill corroded slightly nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2025 81,438 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired Tension spring corroded, advise replace (1.1.17 (a))

Engine mounting stabilizer mounting area corroded slightly under floor

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded slightly on inside face, offside being the worse (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Crossmember corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Lower suspension arm mounting area corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre of outer sill corroded slightly nearside and offside (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside and offside outer sills corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2024 77,332 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid section of nearside front flexy brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Slight areas of corrosion to outer sills

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside inner sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 77,301 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.90 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly corroded and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Rigid section of nearside front flexy brake hose corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Slight areas of corrosion to outer sills

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of nearside inner sill corroded slightly (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 70,215 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2023 70,215 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to excessively corroded brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded pipes running from front to rear at the centre. NS & OS (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength leaf spring front mounting area (outer sill) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower arm tie rod front mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear leaf spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Bulkhead near steering rack mounting area. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak at joint clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 61,833 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 59,517 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 57,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

underside has corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2018 55,250 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak a t rad ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 55,250 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted both (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coolant leak a t rad ()

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 53,070 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 50,000 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 50,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 47,284 miles

offside/nearside front disc pads worn to about 3-4mm

offside/nearside front discs slightly worn

Fail 14 Jan 2014 43,165 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 43,165 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 39,137 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 39,137 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2012 35,272 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 30,499 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,480 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 23,000 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 23,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,412 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 19,412 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 14,672 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 14,672 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 10,868 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 10,868 miles

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

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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R870 PEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 R870 PEO, 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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R870 PEO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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