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R792 PRB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

149,634 mi
Last recorded149,634 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 PRB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 149,634 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 149,634 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 145,507 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 145,507 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 140,028 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 132,345 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 132,345 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 122,067 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 122,067 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 111,920 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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R792 PRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R792 PRB, 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 R792 PRB registered?

R792 PRB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R792 PRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 PRB shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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