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R784 DJN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,631 mi
Last recorded148,631 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 DJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 148,631 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 148,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 144,617 miles

Air horn fitted

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

Fail 13 Jul 2009 144,617 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

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

Air horn fitted

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 139,178 miles

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

engine oil leaking

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules have some corroded

rear exhaust has small blow of exhaust gases

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Jun 2008 139,178 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

engine oil leaking

nearside and offside rear flexible brake hose ferrules have some corroded

rear exhaust has small blow of exhaust gases

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Aug 2007 134,170 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 134,013 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake linkage excessively corroded and seriously weakened (3.5.1e) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2006 124,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 124,655 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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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R784 DJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R784 DJN, 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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R784 DJN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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