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R769 DPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

137,746 mi
Last recorded137,746 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR769 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2011 137,746 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 137,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2010 118,132 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND CUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS(NAIL)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 12 May 2010 118,059 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED AND CUT UNABLE TO SEE CORDS(NAIL)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 103,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 89,844 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 82,776 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,753 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R769 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R769 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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What year was R769 DPU registered?

R769 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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