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R703 BPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR703 BPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,042 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front plate damaged

rear doors showing sighns of corrosion

Pass 7 May 2014 144,853 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 144,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 135,644 miles

screen cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2012 121,178 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 108,185 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 92,318 miles

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

n/s sill rusting

o/s/r reverse lamp lens broken

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,359 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 70,081 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 70,081 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 67,615 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,811 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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R703 BPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 R703 BPU, 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 R703 BPU registered?

R703 BPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 24 June 1998.

Is R703 BPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R703 BPU 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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