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R255 NPB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,892 mi
Last recorded111,892 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR255 NPB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2011 111,892 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both steering rack ends have slight play

windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 27 Jun 2011 111,872 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

both steering rack ends have slight play

windscreen has slight scratch

Fail 19 Jun 2010 104,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front n umber plate cracked/damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2010 104,011 miles

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

front n umber plate cracked/damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,267 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 95,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 91,440 miles

front no plate

Fail 15 May 2008 91,440 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

front no plate

Pass 31 May 2007 87,963 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 87,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 77,407 miles

handbrake has long travel

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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R255 NPB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R255 NPB, 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 R255 NPB registered?

R255 NPB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R255 NPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R255 NPB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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