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R876 ERO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

112,238 mi
Last recorded112,238 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 ERO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 112,238 miles

battery insucure in housing

bonnet pull insucure

both front wiper arms worn

both rear brake hoses corroding at ferrels

both rear handbrake cables outer covers breaking up

brake servo heavly corroding

chips in front windscreen

corrosion to roof above windscreen

front antiroll bar corroding

front flexy joint of exhaust breaking up

no spare wheel in carrier

oil leaks to engine

rear shock absorber weak

Fail 2 Apr 2012 112,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

battery insucure in housing

bonnet pull insucure

both front wiper arms worn

both rear brake hoses corroding at ferrels

both rear handbrake cables outer covers breaking up

brake servo heavly corroding

chips in front windscreen

corrosion to roof above windscreen

front antiroll bar corroding

front flexy joint of exhaust breaking up

no spare wheel in carrier

oil leaks to engine

rear shock absorber weak

Pass 5 Apr 2011 106,610 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear brake flexible hose unions corroding

engine oil sump corroding

Fail 5 Apr 2011 106,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

both rear brake flexible hose unions corroding

engine oil sump corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2010 101,438 miles

battery insucure

front brake pads wearing very low

near side rear stop lamp slightly dull

oil leak from engine

Pass 30 Mar 2009 97,602 miles

chip to screen

oil leak

rear of vehicle boarded out

rear suspension height accetable at time of test

Fail 30 Mar 2009 97,602 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

oil leak

rear of vehicle boarded out

rear suspension height accetable at time of test

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,525 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2007 88,987 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 88,987 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

rear of vehicle full and boarded out

slight fluctuation to front brake on brake readings

wiper arms worn

Pass 28 Mar 2006 81,827 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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R876 ERO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 R876 ERO, 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 R876 ERO registered?

R876 ERO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R876 ERO safe to buy?

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