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R458 DCP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,871 mi
Last recorded90,871 miles
Recorded on1 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 DCP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2013 90,871 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2013 90,871 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 86,397 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 20 Mar 2012 86,397 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Mar 2011 80,842 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 75,781 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2010 75,641 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,204 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 64,638 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 64,631 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,383 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 53,043 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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R458 DCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R458 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 R458 DCP registered?

R458 DCP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R458 DCP shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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