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R383 BPW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

80,718 mi
Last recorded80,718 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 BPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2022 80,718 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 77,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 77,929 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 77,611 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 75,761 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 73,580 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 71,100 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 71,100 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 68,668 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 68,668 miles

Offside Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 65,875 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 62,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,400 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 56,671 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 53,649 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 50,553 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 50,553 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 47,730 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 44,409 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 42,100 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 42,100 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 38,306 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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R383 BPW 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 R383 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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What year was R383 BPW registered?

R383 BPW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R383 BPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 BPW 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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