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RBW 366W

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

112,070 mi
Last recorded112,070 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRBW 366W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 112,070 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2022 109,307 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated x4 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 105,644 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear handbrake cables corroded

sump corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2021 105,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to chassis as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill back of leaf as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner wheel arch as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear floor damaged and corroded

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear both hand brake cable corroded

sump corroded

under body corroded

under body dirty

Fail 27 Aug 2020 105,628 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from pressure valve to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis to front cross member (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2019 104,239 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 102,425 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 102,424 miles

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2017 100,558 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 97,633 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2016 97,633 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 94,873 miles

Centre 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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 91,738 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,241 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 88,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil level above max

poss water leak rad area

spare tyre on limit

Pass 15 Dec 2011 83,590 miles

wiper arm damaged,but wiper blade clearing screen for m.o.t

Fail 14 Dec 2011 83,590 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

wiper arm damaged,but wiper blade clearing screen for m.o.t

Pass 9 Dec 2010 78,298 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 73,159 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 73,158 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2008 63,836 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 63,836 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 49,285 miles

front screen chipped front no plate damaged various rust under van

Fail 6 Mar 2007 49,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front screen chipped front no plate damaged various rust under van

Pass 8 Feb 2006 99,679 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 99,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

spare tyre defective

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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RBW 366W is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 RBW 366W, 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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RBW 366W is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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