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R603 HBU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

154,137 mi
Last recorded154,137 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 HBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2014 154,137 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 151,085 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 148,485 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 145,790 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 143,072 miles

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

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

offside headlamp slightly damaged

Fail 20 Jul 2010 143,072 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 139,901 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 138,654 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 137,580 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 136,753 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 136,753 miles

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

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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R603 HBU 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 81.8%.

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 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 R603 HBU, 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 R603 HBU registered?

R603 HBU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R603 HBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 HBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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