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R719 DPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Multi-colour Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

181,810 mi
Last recorded181,810 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 181,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner valance (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2014 171,199 miles

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

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

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

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

both number plates discoloured

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

Fail 21 Oct 2014 170,810 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

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

all tyres slightly perished

brake pipes coated unable to fully inspect

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 7 Nov 2013 154,669 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 154,655 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 144,337 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 139,090 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 133,819 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 128,483 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 122,113 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 116,763 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 110,949 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 105,410 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R719 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Multi-colour with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R719 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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R719 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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