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R771 DNT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

249,662 mi
Last recorded249,662 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 DNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 249,662 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 249,647 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Steering system lock to lock check twists a brake hose (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 244,955 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2013 244,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 237,695 miles

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S WINDSCREEN

Fail 26 Jan 2012 237,621 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/S REAR WHEEL BEARING HAS SLIGHT PLAY.

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S WINDSCREEN

Pass 24 Jan 2011 227,180 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 227,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 221,955 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 221,942 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2009 218,499 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 6 Jan 2009 218,499 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 216,074 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 210,692 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2006 205,627 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R771 DNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol 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 R771 DNT, 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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R771 DNT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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