CarVerify

Free Car Check

R197 LPF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,978 mi
Last recorded164,978 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 LPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 164,978 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 159,164 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 159,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 150,701 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 150,600 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 142,147 miles

nearside front anti roll bar mounting has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2010 131,784 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 123,416 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 116,190 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 116,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 109,148 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 99,684 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 86,776 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R197 LPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R197 LPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R197 LPF?

You can check the full history of R197 LPF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R197 LPF registered?

R197 LPF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R197 LPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 LPF shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R197 LPF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R197 LPF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.