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R779 DPU

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

184,953 mi
Last recorded184,953 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 DPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2012 184,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

wrong bulb fitted to o/s/r stop lamp

Pass 20 Sep 2011 178,045 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 157,438 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 138,238 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 119,798 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 100,906 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 81,165 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 62,660 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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R779 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R779 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 R779 DPU registered?

R779 DPU is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 January 1998.

Is R779 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R779 DPU shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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