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R203 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

108,565 mi
Last recorded108,565 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR203 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2010 108,565 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Fail 25 Mar 2010 108,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre is worn on the outer edge & cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2009 106,884 miles

chips in the windscreen

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

rear number plate has paint on it

slight rear brake im balance

small blow from front exhaust pipe

Fail 5 Mar 2009 106,884 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

chips in the windscreen

n/s/r tyre is worn on inner & outer edges

rear number plate has paint on it

slight rear brake im balance

small blow from front exhaust pipe

Pass 12 Nov 2007 104,911 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

spare wheel loose in carrier

Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,536 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 103,503 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2) DANGEROUS

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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R203 XNP 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 R203 XNP, 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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R203 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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