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R287 DNT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,482 mi
Last recorded119,482 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 DNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 119,482 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front door check strap loose

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2017 119,482 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front door check strap loose

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill / inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded all o/s and n/s (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 114,874 miles

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

underbody corroded

Fail 27 May 2016 114,874 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Offside Front check strap insecure

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

underbody corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 111,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear of vehicle full unable to inspect

Fail 8 Oct 2014 111,674 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear of vehicle full unable to inspect

Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,909 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust back box deterated

Pass 1 Oct 2012 105,018 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,413 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 98,375 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 95,151 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 90,775 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 86,180 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 82,594 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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R287 DNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R287 DNT, 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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R287 DNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 March 1998.

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