MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
87,603 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing
Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Battery insecure
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
n/s/r tyre cracking and perishing
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper arm pivot worn
o/s front headlight cracked not affecting beam image
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak
front pads low
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Oil leak
nearside mirror missing
noise from nearside rear wheel bearing
offside wiper blade poor
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R285 NPB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R285 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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How do I check the history of R285 NPB?
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What year was R285 NPB registered?
R285 NPB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R285 NPB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R285 NPB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R285 NPB have outstanding finance?
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