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R753 DPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,278 mi
Last recorded140,278 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 140,278 miles

1/ o/s rear tyre at legal limits becoming perished

3/ hand brake travel at limits

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 140,219 miles

Front Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end capping under wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill at front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

1/ o/s rear tyre at legal limits becoming perished

3/ hand brake travel at limits

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 137,132 miles

1/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 137,090 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Central Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

1/ both outer sills becoming corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2017 133,704 miles

1/ o/s rear brake slighty tight

Fail 17 Jun 2017 133,698 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

1/ o/s rear brake slighty tight

Pass 15 Jan 2016 131,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres deteriorated\cracked

both wiper blades deteriorated\split

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 15 Jan 2016 131,329 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres deteriorated\cracked

both wiper blades deteriorated\split

nearside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 24 Jan 2015 123,885 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear tyres have some perishing to sidewalls

Pass 21 Jan 2014 116,170 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

battery light on

Pass 14 Jan 2013 112,519 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 112,573 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 105,922 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 99,923 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2010 93,847 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,847 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,423 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 80,596 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 80,596 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 73,576 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 65,955 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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R753 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R753 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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R753 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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