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R790 NFP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,950 mi
Last recorded148,950 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR790 NFP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 148,950 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 148,950 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 144,276 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside 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 23 Sep 2011 144,276 miles

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

Offside 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 3 Jul 2010 138,353 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 138,353 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 130,776 miles

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 5 May 2009 130,776 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 14 Apr 2008 120,129 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Fail 11 Apr 2008 120,129 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

stone chip in centre of windscreen

Pass 5 May 2007 114,375 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 114,375 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2006 106,281 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 106,281 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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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R790 NFP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R790 NFP, 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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R790 NFP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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