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R725 DRT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,388 mi
Last recorded91,388 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 DRT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2018 91,388 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 89,571 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 89,571 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

obligatory indirect vision device insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 88,386 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 85,913 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 85,908 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

near side rear tyre has two cuts

rear no plate slight cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2013 83,903 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 83,883 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,098 miles

Oil leak

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

front brake disc slightly worn

underbody has corrosion

Fail 13 Aug 2010 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 66,748 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 64,237 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 62,813 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 62,813 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 50,323 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R725 DRT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R725 DRT, 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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R725 DRT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 February 1998.

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