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R632 RPR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,549 mi
Last recorded163,549 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR632 RPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2009 163,549 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

o/s h/brake cable in very poor condition.

Pass 8 Oct 2008 155,772 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2008 155,772 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

o/s h/brake cable in poor condition

Pass 9 Oct 2007 148,102 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 148,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 140,578 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 140,578 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Oct 2005 132,359 miles

both front lower dust covers split

Fail 3 Oct 2005 132,334 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

both front lower dust covers split

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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R632 RPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R632 RPR, 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 R632 RPR registered?

R632 RPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is R632 RPR safe to buy?

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