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R312 VLL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

133,990 mi
Last recorded133,990 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 VLL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 133,990 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 133,427 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 131,780 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,122 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 124,693 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 124,669 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,421 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 118,620 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s wiper arm worn

Pass 18 Feb 2009 115,725 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 115,715 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

crack in the o/s bottom corner of windscreen (not in either zone)

drivers seat back loose but secure.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 113,922 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 113,917 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2007 110,549 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 104,929 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 104,929 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R312 VLL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R312 VLL, 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 R312 VLL registered?

R312 VLL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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