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R289 EUY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,347 mi
Last recorded50,347 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 EUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2010 50,347 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 50,547 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 50,547 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 50,547 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,429 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

minor damage on screen

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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R289 EUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R289 EUY, 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 R289 EUY registered?

R289 EUY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R289 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 EUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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