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R141 PDA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,797 mi
Last recorded137,797 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR141 PDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 137,797 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 137,796 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle exhaust rubbers split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 136,943 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

multiple exhaust mounts peished broken off

Pass 29 Aug 2019 134,429 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 131,746 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator fan insecure on one end and radiator leaking from fan switch

Fail 12 Sep 2018 131,746 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

radiator fan insecure on one end and radiator leaking from fan switch

Pass 31 Aug 2017 129,184 miles

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

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

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

fog light switch stiff

Pass 5 Sep 2016 126,859 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 124,565 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2015 124,560 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill end/inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Back box supported by wire

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

Coolant leak on radiator

Oil leak from top of engine and oil pump hose

Pass 6 Sep 2014 122,984 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

rear wheel slight binding

Pass 6 Jun 2013 120,224 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 117,012 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 113,227 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 113,193 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil sump very corroded

2x front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 97,498 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2010 97,498 miles

Coolant leak

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 78,820 miles

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

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Fail 4 Feb 2009 78,820 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,035 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 70,032 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 51,808 miles

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

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

Fail 18 May 2007 51,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 36,160 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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R141 PDA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R141 PDA, 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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R141 PDA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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