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R259 SSA

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1699cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

66,246 mi
Last recorded66,246 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 SSA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,699cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 66,246 miles

battery insecure

Fail 21 Jun 2012 66,246 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2011 64,918 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 63,297 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,820 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 60,420 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 58,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 56,341 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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R259 SSA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,699cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R259 SSA, 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 R259 SSA registered?

R259 SSA is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R259 SSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 SSA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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