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R408 MRP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,837 mi
Last recorded123,837 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 MRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,837 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 117,645 miles

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

both outer sills corroding

Pass 27 May 2015 106,962 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2014 98,323 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside outer lower body coverd by tape

Pass 24 May 2013 87,511 miles

Front stabiliser bushes worn

Rear outer wings corroded

Pass 10 May 2012 80,212 miles

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

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

Rear brakes noisey operation

Pass 28 May 2011 75,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 70,406 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 65,057 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,286 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 55,346 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 49,833 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R408 MRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R408 MRP, 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 R408 MRP registered?

R408 MRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R408 MRP safe to buy?

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