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R929 GFL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

59,665 mi
Last recorded59,665 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 GFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 59,665 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking with age

Offside Front tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2018 59,665 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking with age

Offside Front tyre cracking with age

Offside Rear brake has slight bind

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 58,846 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 58,846 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured Floor cable mounting (3.1.9)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 58,190 miles

Rear bumper is not fully secured but unlikely to fall off

the vehicle has a long handbrake

Fail 25 Apr 2016 58,190 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bumper is not fully secured but unlikely to fall off

the vehicle has a long handbrake

Pass 28 Apr 2015 57,177 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 57,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,245 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 55,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 54,699 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 54,694 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 53,565 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 51,690 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,446 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 47,135 miles

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

engine oil sump leaking

Pass 18 Apr 2007 44,183 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 44,097 miles

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

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 40,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/s headlamp insecure.

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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R929 GFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R929 GFL, 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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R929 GFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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