MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Oil leak
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
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)
both front wiper blades worn
chassis corroded
exhaust corroded
front brake discs corroded and worn
front brake pads worn
front coil springs corroded
movement in steering system
near side head lamp damaged
off side head lamp aim on lower limit
oil leaks
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
both front springs corroded
both front wiper blades starting to split
both rear brake hoses metal ends corroded
exhaust corroded at front
near side head lamp damaged
off side door mirror damaged
oil leaks
rear floors corroding
rear springs corroded
slight movement in both rear wheel bearings
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R978 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R978 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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R978 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 February 1998.
Is R978 VGM safe to buy?
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