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R931 EAR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Orange Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,002 mi
Last recorded159,002 miles
Recorded on29 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2009 159,002 miles

air bag light on

battery insecure

centre exhaust rubber perished

coolant leak

front windscreen chipped

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre sidewall cut no cords visible

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

nearside under wing shield insecure

steering wheel air bag cover split air bag been activated

Fail 28 May 2009 158,961 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

centre exhaust rubber perished

coolant leak

front windscreen chipped

air bag light on

battery insecure

nearside front shock absorber damp

nearside front tyre sidewall cut no cords visible

nearside rear tyre screw in tread

nearside under wing shield insecure

steering wheel air bag cover split air bag been activated

Pass 9 May 2008 152,463 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 152,463 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

headlamp 'flash' not working

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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R931 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Orange with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R931 EAR, 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 R931 EAR registered?

R931 EAR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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