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R755 HHJ

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

101,693 mi
Last recorded101,693 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 HHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2010 101,693 miles

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

o/s handbrake getting lazy

wiper arm linkages worn

Fail 14 Dec 2010 101,693 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

handbrake travel, but still has a reserve

o/s handbrake getting lazy

wiper arm linkages worn

Pass 24 Nov 2009 96,550 miles

front brake discs discoloured and marked up

front number plate deteriating

handbrake travel, but stil has a reserve

n/s head lamp pattern getting dim and nnear limit

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low

o/s front wheel rim damaged

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

slight brake pedel travel, but not excessive

Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,550 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake discs discolured and marked up

front number plate deterating

handbrake travel, but still has reserve

o/s and n/s front tyre treads getting low

o/s front wheel rim damaged

o/s rear wheel rim damaged

slight brake pedel travel

Pass 22 Jun 2007 92,716 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 92,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 89,477 miles

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

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

near side head light beam pattern poor

windscreen washer jets partially blocked

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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R755 HHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R755 HHJ, 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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R755 HHJ is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 15 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R755 HHJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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