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R109 DNK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,975 mi
Last recorded188,975 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 DNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 188,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

coated in under seal

Fail 4 Jan 2012 188,975 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 188,975 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 180,355 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak from waterpump

rear reg plate fading

spare wheel missing

Fail 29 Dec 2010 180,355 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leak from waterpump

rear reg plate fading

spare wheel missing

Pass 12 Jan 2010 165,228 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 160,047 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 151,697 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 139,048 miles

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

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

handbrake cables [outers]badly corroded †sump porous

Fail 10 Jan 2006 123,900 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 123,900 miles

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

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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R109 DNK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R109 DNK, 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 R109 DNK registered?

R109 DNK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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