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R824 RPR

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,178 mi
Last recorded162,178 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 RPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2019 162,178 miles

Handbrake cables deteriorated

Nearside front track rod end ball joint gaiter deteriorating

Nearside rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Nearside rear towbar mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Offside rear inner sill corroded

Offside rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Offside rear outer sill corroded

Offside rear towbar mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Slight play in nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 19 Jul 2018 150,470 miles

Auxiliary drive belts perished

Exhaust centre pipe joint has minor leak of gases

Handbrake cables deteriorated / swollen

Nearside front inner constant velocity gaiter deteriorating

Nearside rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Nearside rear towbar mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside rear leaf spring shackle bush mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Offside rear towbar mount prescribed area corroded but not considered to be excessive and covered with underseal

Pass 19 Jul 2017 141,157 miles

Corrosion within 30cm of offside rear towbar mount but not excessive

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorated / swollen

Various oil leaks

Pass 20 Jul 2016 133,383 miles

Exhaust centre silencer joint has minor leak of gases

Offside rear handbrake cable deteriorating

Rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Pass 8 Aug 2015 127,331 miles

various oil leaks

Fail 7 Aug 2015 127,295 miles

Brake valve leaking rear load valve (3.6.A.1)

various oil leaks

Pass 13 Aug 2014 116,759 miles

Handbrake cables in slight poor condition

Nearside front door check strap noisy

Nearside front tyre perished

Rear leaf spring bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2013 107,635 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 98,054 miles

Offside rear tyre perishing

Auxiliary drive belt perished

Exhaust system starting to deteriorate

Handbrake has long travel

Offside front shock absorber weeping

Rear brake ferrules corroding **STRONG ADVISE**

Rear exhaust rubber deteriorating

Slack in handbrake

Slight play in steering column upper bearing

Washers would benefit adjusment

Pass 13 Aug 2011 88,614 miles

Both auxilliary drive belts perished

Both front strut top mounts slightly noisy

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on the inner edge

Washers would benefit adjustment

Pass 9 Jul 2010 80,247 miles

Oil leak

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing has minor play in

parking brake has long travel

Fail 5 Jul 2010 80,118 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

interior rear view mirror missing

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear wheel bearing has minor play in

parking brake has long travel

Pass 8 Aug 2009 75,278 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 67,326 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,986 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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R824 RPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R824 RPR, 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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R824 RPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 February 1998.

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