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R448 DCP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,212 mi
Last recorded139,212 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 DCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 139,212 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 126,746 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 126,742 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 115,693 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 115,680 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 101,552 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Inner Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 May 2007 85,865 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 85,865 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 71,025 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
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R448 DCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R448 DCP, 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 R448 DCP registered?

R448 DCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R448 DCP safe to buy?

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