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R118 DKO

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,422 mi
Last recorded144,422 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 DKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 144,422 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 144,422 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 138,463 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 138,463 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill middle and rear (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam light beam barely visable (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam light beam barely visable (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 132,382 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,721 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 117,189 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to floor pan

slight play in both front suspension top mounts

Pass 22 Feb 2013 109,292 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

Fail 21 Feb 2013 109,291 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Oil leak

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

battery insecure

Pass 18 Feb 2012 106,025 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insecure

floor corroded around handbrake cable mount

Fail 18 Feb 2012 106,025 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

battery insecure

floor corroded around handbrake cable mount

Pass 23 Feb 2011 101,853 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2010 96,397 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 96,397 miles

Battery insecure

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 25 Mar 2009 91,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 91,510 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 84,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 77,865 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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R118 DKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R118 DKO, 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 R118 DKO registered?

R118 DKO is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R118 DKO safe to buy?

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