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R209 XNP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

83,810 mi
Last recorded83,810 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 XNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2008 83,810 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 893,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Jan 2008 83,742 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s mirror damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2006 69,703 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 69,703 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R209 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R209 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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What year was R209 XNP registered?

R209 XNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R209 XNP safe to buy?

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