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R453 FBH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR453 FBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 132,785 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 132,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 119,967 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 119,884 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Sep 2009 99,523 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 98,953 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 76,663 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 76,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Fail 8 Aug 2008 74,412 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2007 62,041 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 61,949 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 52,703 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 52,689 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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R453 FBH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 R453 FBH, 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 R453 FBH registered?

R453 FBH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 April 1998.

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