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R340 DBU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,451 mi
Last recorded132,451 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 DBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 132,451 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced baulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 132,451 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced baulk head (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 131,786 miles

rear sills corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2020 131,244 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 131,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 129,972 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 129,968 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2018 128,638 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 128,874 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 125,410 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 123,483 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 121,578 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 119,664 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 119,664 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 115,474 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 112,420 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 110,395 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 107,768 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 105,089 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 101,984 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 101,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 99,126 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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R340 DBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R340 DBU, 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 R340 DBU registered?

R340 DBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R340 DBU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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