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R145 UTR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,220 mi
Last recorded136,220 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR145 UTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2009 136,220 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 136,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 134,168 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 134,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 131,935 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 131,935 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear loading doors damaged

exhaust system hitting chassis

nearside rear qaurter panel damaged

roof box corroding away

spare wheel missing

Pass 22 Aug 2006 126,661 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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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R145 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R145 UTR, 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 R145 UTR registered?

R145 UTR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R145 UTR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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