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R361 DTM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,583 mi
Last recorded71,583 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 DTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2009 71,583 miles

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 27 Mar 2009 71,580 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slight damage

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 68,568 miles

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2008 68,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s door mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre in poor condition

rear exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2007 64,681 miles

front number plate slight damage

o/s rear tyre weariong on edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Fail 22 Mar 2007 64,662 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

o/s rear tyre wearing on edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 25 Mar 2006 61,864 miles

o/s rear tyre side wall starting to perish,advise new bonnett cable

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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R361 DTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R361 DTM, 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 R361 DTM registered?

R361 DTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R361 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 DTM shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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