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R825 DAX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

60,300 mi
Last recorded60,300 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 DAX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 60,300 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 46,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 46,330 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jul 2007 36,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 3 Jul 2007 36,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jul 2006 28,551 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 11 May 2006 28,543 miles

Centre Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bumper insecure

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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R825 DAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R825 DAX, 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 R825 DAX registered?

R825 DAX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R825 DAX safe to buy?

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