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R143 PDA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,631 mi
Last recorded122,631 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 PDA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 122,631 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 122,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 117,239 miles

Advanced corrosion to engine sump

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Nov 2015 117,239 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine 3.23 (7.4.B.3b)

Advanced corrosion to engine sump

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 111,913 miles

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

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

adsvanced corrosion to floorpan around nsr engine mounting

advanced corrosion to rear of both sills and both rear arches.

plastic covers fitted on both rear wheel arches

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,913 miles

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

adsvanced corrosion to floorpan around nsr engine mounting

advanced corrosion to rear of both sills and both rear arches.

plastic covers fitted on both rear wheel arches

Pass 21 Nov 2013 105,634 miles

advanced corrodsion to engine rear stabilizer mounting point.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 99,240 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 92,682 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,701 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 81,039 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 81,039 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 74,707 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 74,706 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2007 69,290 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 63,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack worn

Pass 30 Nov 2005 55,316 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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R143 PDA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R143 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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R143 PDA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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