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R699 DPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,466 mi
Last recorded88,466 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR699 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 88,466 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 88,466 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,300 miles

both front tyres perishing.

Pass 5 Aug 2013 85,478 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 83,624 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2012 83,624 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,442 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 79,774 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 78,057 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,067 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 76,067 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 74,060 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,760 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R699 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R699 DPU, 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 R699 DPU registered?

R699 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 January 1998.

Is R699 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R699 DPU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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