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R379 BPW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

168,700 mi
Last recorded168,700 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 BPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 168,700 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to n/s wing and door

dent to o/s front wing

front exhaust rubber missing

n/s front door strap missing

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s and n/s inner sills rusty

o/s front floor has been welded from inside

rear valance very rusty and holed

slight blow on exhaust

van genarally rusty

Fail 21 Mar 2012 168,664 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damage to n/s wing and door

dent to o/s front wing

front exhaust rubber missing

n/s front door strap missing

n/s outer sill rusty

o/s and n/s inner sills rusty

o/s front floor has been welded from inside

rear valance very rusty and holed

van genarally rusty

Pass 16 Nov 2011 166,616 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner and outer sills rusty

rear valance holed

van generally rusty

Fail 15 Nov 2011 166,612 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner and outer sills rusty

rear valance holed

van generally rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2010 156,782 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 156,782 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 148,174 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 146,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 143,003 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 143,003 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 139,243 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 125,784 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 125,472 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R379 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R379 BPW, 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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R379 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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