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R455 MOD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

187,467 mi
Last recorded187,467 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR455 MOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2015 187,467 miles

offside and nearside rear wheel bearings slightly noisey

Pass 25 Apr 2014 178,312 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 168,905 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 158,393 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 150,338 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 141,082 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 136,360 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2008 136,360 miles

Inner Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2007 130,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 121,776 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 111,672 miles

nail in tyre

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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R455 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R455 MOD, 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 R455 MOD registered?

R455 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 23 July 1998.

Is R455 MOD safe to buy?

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