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R779 HVV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,080 mi
Last recorded91,080 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 HVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 30 Jan 2014 91,080 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 88,312 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

CORROSION TO PRESCRIBED AREAS BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXCESSIVE AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 14 Feb 2012 85,279 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 81,733 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 78,736 miles

Front No plate cracked

Oil leak

Slight play in offside steering

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Feb 2009 76,264 miles

Front No plate cracked

Wheel trim missing nearside rear and both front wheel trims insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 72,589 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2007 66,175 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 57,016 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 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 HVV, 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 HVV registered?

R779 HVV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R779 HVV safe to buy?

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