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R442 NFX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,167 mi
Last recorded58,167 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 NFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2017 58,167 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 56,897 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sump corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 56,897 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside wiper blade split

sump corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2015 55,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 55,452 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2014 53,722 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 53,722 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 Jan 2013 51,981 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Feb 2012 50,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

spare tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 1 Feb 2011 48,514 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 46,535 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 44,745 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 42,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 40,283 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 38,165 miles

nearside and offside front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split

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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R442 NFX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R442 NFX, 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 R442 NFX registered?

R442 NFX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R442 NFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R442 NFX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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