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R959 BOU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,560 mi
Last recorded190,560 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 BOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 190,560 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2019 190,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2018 186,180 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes going to brake compensator slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2018 186,180 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess both rear handbrake cables outer casing split (1.1.15 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear brake pipes going to brake compensator slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 181,415 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 181,404 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 176,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 170,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2014 164,619 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 158,957 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 153,693 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Jan 2012 148,244 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 140,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2010 131,609 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 123,200 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 115,878 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 109,086 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 101,463 miles

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

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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R959 BOU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R959 BOU, 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 R959 BOU registered?

R959 BOU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 January 1998.

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