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R387 UBC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

233,007 mi
Last recorded233,007 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 UBC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2011 233,007 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 233,007 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 233,007 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 233,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s headlamp output bit hazy

rear brake unbalance noted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 233,001 miles

frontbrake discs poor condition some movement on head/lamps

Fail 18 Jan 2008 233,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

frontbrake discs poor condition some movement on head/lamps

Pass 13 Jan 2007 211,816 miles

handbrake operation stiff but works †screen damage top screen area

Pass 21 Jan 2006 190,964 miles

front no plate cracked †o/side door mirror stained †ex rattle front pipe area

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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R387 UBC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R387 UBC, 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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R387 UBC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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