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R188 ANP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,490 mi
Last recorded121,490 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 ANP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 121,490 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 117,449 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

both front coil springs corroding slightly

noise from gear box area

slight imbalance on rear brakes

Fail 16 Feb 2009 113,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

no spare tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2009 113,382 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

no spare tyre

Pass 13 Feb 2008 107,984 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 98,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2007 98,888 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 90,897 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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R188 ANP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R188 ANP, 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 R188 ANP registered?

R188 ANP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R188 ANP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 ANP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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