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R973 VGM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,901 mi
Last recorded82,901 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 82,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 80,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 78,550 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 77,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 75,384 miles

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 22 Jun 2015 72,391 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 69,357 miles

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

O/S door mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 66,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non-standard door mirror fitted to n/s

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 66,829 miles

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

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

Non-standard door mirror fitted to n/s

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,055 miles

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

N/S brear light lens repaired with lens tape

N/S door mirror is non-standard

O/S door mirror glass cracked and casing repaired with tape

Fail 15 Feb 2011 62,486 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

O/S door mirror repaired with tape

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 62,486 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

O/S door mirror repaired with tape

Pass 29 Dec 2009 59,821 miles

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

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 55,252 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 53,382 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advanced wear on wiper linkage

both number plates slightly damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,382 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

advanced wear on wiper linkage

both number plates slightly damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2006 47,722 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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R973 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R973 VGM, 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 R973 VGM registered?

R973 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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