MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,212 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
NSR Tyre has a nail in centre of tread (marked on sidewall)
OSF wiper arm pivots badly warn but still function
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vacum pump on alternator leaking engine oil
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
NSR Tyre has a nail in centre of tread (marked on sidewall)
OSF wiper arm pivots badly warn but still function
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Vacum pump on alternator leaking engine oil
battery insecure
front plate
passenger mirror missing
Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
battery insecure
front plate
passenger mirror missing
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R427 DTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R427 DTM, 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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How do I check the history of R427 DTM?
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What year was R427 DTM registered?
R427 DTM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 March 1998.
Is R427 DTM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R427 DTM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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