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R977 MBB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 MBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2010 79,364 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs worn

rear door corroded

rear lower cross member & valance corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2010 79,364 miles

front brake discs worn

rear door corroded

rear lower cross member & valance corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2009 74,779 miles

rear doors corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cracks in front & rear no plates

front brake hose ends corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2009 74,779 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

cracks in front & rear no plates

front brake hose ends corroded

o/s front brake pipe corroded

rear doors corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2008 70,842 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ends corroded

cracks in no plates

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 22 Jul 2008 70,828 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake hose ends corroded

cracks in no plates

cracks in rear tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2007 68,520 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 68,520 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 66,176 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 65,773 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 65,773 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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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R977 MBB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R977 MBB, 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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R977 MBB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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