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R824 VGM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

123,767 mi
Last recorded123,767 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 VGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2011 123,767 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, advise replaced

o/s mirror now cracked

vehicle slightly smokey

Fail 19 Sep 2011 123,763 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge, advise replaced

vehicle slightly smokey

Pass 27 Sep 2010 112,945 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 112,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 101,780 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,247 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 92,247 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 86,410 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 86,389 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R824 VGM 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 55.6%.

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 R824 VGM, 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 R824 VGM registered?

R824 VGM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R824 VGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 VGM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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