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R454 HRP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,495 mi
Last recorded121,495 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 121,495 miles

Oil leak

battery insecure

Fail 19 Jan 2012 121,493 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

Pass 7 Feb 2011 112,457 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 113,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 106,999 miles

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding

Fail 29 Jan 2010 106,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

o/s/f brake hose ferrule corroding

Pass 3 Feb 2009 102,165 miles

both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fail 3 Feb 2009 102,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,128 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 77,594 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 77,593 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 70,581 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2006 70,581 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil leak

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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R454 HRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R454 HRP, 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 R454 HRP registered?

R454 HRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 13 January 1998.

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