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R770 DPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

149,993 mi
Last recorded149,993 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2015 149,993 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 143,791 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 137,316 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jun 2013 137,270 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

advise tracking check to be carried out with tyre renewal

oil leak

wiper linkage worn

Pass 9 Jun 2012 131,744 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2012 131,396 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 4 Jun 2011 121,369 miles

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

both hand brake cables chafed

both head lamp security would benefit from attention

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill & nearside rear sill end wheel arch area

nearside front tyre poor condition

Fail 21 May 2011 121,360 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

both hand brake cables chafed

both head lamp security would benefit from attention

corrosion in nearside rear outer sill & nearside rear sill end wheel arch area

nearside front tyre poor condition

Pass 22 May 2010 115,471 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 108,906 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 103,407 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brakes noisy in operation, advise brakes be visually checked

Fail 22 May 2008 103,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brakes noisey in operation-advise brakes be visuallly checked

Pass 23 May 2007 97,125 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 87,448 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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R770 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R770 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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R770 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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