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R208 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,871 mi
Last recorded108,871 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2018 108,871 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute all (1.4.A.2g)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

under side of vehicle heavily corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2017 103,123 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hangar mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear hangar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 99,384 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 99,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle slow to read (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross-member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,307 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 92,956 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 89,622 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 87,023 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 84,372 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 84,372 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 79,406 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 76,226 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 72,020 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,838 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 59,795 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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R208 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R208 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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R208 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 March 1998.

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