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R115 DDT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,450 mi
Last recorded104,450 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 DDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,450 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 101,112 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng coolant leak

front no plate deteriorating

o/s/r light damaged

poss intermittant pas fault

rear brake imb slightly high

Fail 31 May 2013 101,112 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

eng coolant leak

front no plate deteriorating

o/s/r light damaged

poss intermittant pas fault

rear brake imb slightly high

Pass 18 May 2012 98,063 miles

Battery loose

Corrosion starting to both outer sills & front cross member

Difficult to see front brake pads with wheels on

N/S rear tyre wearing on edge

O/S rear lamp lens taped

Slight wheel bearing play o/s rear

Fail 17 May 2012 98,053 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

Battery loose

Corrosion starting to both outer sills & front cross member

Difficult to see front brake pads with wheels on

N/S rear tyre wearing on edge

O/S rear lamp lens taped

Slight wheel bearing play o/s rear

Pass 10 May 2011 95,158 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion; o/s outer sill, various susp comps

front no plate deteriorating

h/brake cable mount deteriorating

indicator visual warning n/w

o/s/r light lens damaged

spare tyre worn

w/screen chipped

Fail 10 May 2011 95,158 miles

spare tyre worn

w/screen chipped

o/s/r light lens damaged

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

corrosion; o/s outer sill, various susp comps

front no plate deteriorating

h/brake cable mount deteriorating

indicator visual warning n/w

Pass 22 May 2010 92,631 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged

slight bind nearside rear wheel

various underside/component corrosion

Fail 22 May 2010 92,631 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

offside rear lamp damaged

slight bind nearside rear wheel

various underside/component corrosion

Pass 15 May 2009 87,728 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

coolant level low

h/brake cable mount corroding

n/s mirror damaged

o/s/r light lens damaged

rear brakes imb high

s/wheel surround slightly loose

spare tyre worn & carrier slightly damaged

wipers poor

Pass 22 May 2008 82,238 miles

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

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

both door mirrors poor fitment

corrosion starting on front cross member

foot brake pedal travel long

metal object in n/s rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Fail 22 May 2008 82,238 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both door mirrors poor fitment

corrosion starting on front cross member

foot brake pedal travel long

metal object in n/s rear tyre

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Apr 2007 75,905 miles

as per previous vt32

Fail 25 Apr 2007 75,905 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

batt loose, n/s mirror backing damaged, o/s/f window winder knob missing, cargo bay full of kit

both front tyres wearing on outer edges, o/s/f tyre worn close to limits

o/s/r service brake slight judder, rear brake imb high, n/s parking brake effort low

spare wheel missing, carrier loose & clamp damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,700 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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R115 DDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R115 DDT, 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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R115 DDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 May 1998.

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