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R401 STH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

179,530 mi
Last recorded179,530 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 STH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 179,530 miles

rear cross member corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2016 165,419 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 165,410 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 151,428 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 136,781 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 124,505 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 114,081 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 109,770 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,831 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 97,477 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 97,477 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 89,844 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Sep 2006 81,967 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

slight movment in offside headlamp

Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,967 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight movment in offside headlamp

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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R401 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R401 STH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R401 STH registered?

R401 STH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 July 1998.

Is R401 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R401 STH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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