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R119 POE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,740 mi
Last recorded140,740 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 POE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 140,740 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 136,557 miles

Front Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight corrosion on outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2013 132,001 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 18 Sep 2012 128,541 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 128,541 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 124,799 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak/wheel nuts not visible

welding repairs vcovered with sealer

Fail 6 Sep 2011 124,798 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

oil leak/wheel nuts not visible

Pass 23 Aug 2010 119,602 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 114,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 114,687 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 105,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 104,423 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

advise o/s/r tyre outter wall

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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R119 POE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R119 POE, 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 R119 POE registered?

R119 POE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R119 POE safe to buy?

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