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R831 AAB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,129 mi
Last recorded129,129 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 AAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 129,129 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 129,129 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2012 126,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 126,693 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 124,037 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 120,104 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear door window broken

n/s rear tyre worn outside edge

Fail 6 Aug 2010 120,104 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear door window broken

n/s rear tyre worn outside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 116,446 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 106,903 miles

n/s/r door glass missing

rear brakes noisey when carrying out brake rooler test

spare wheel not in carryer when tested

temp repair made to o/s door mirror

Pass 4 Jul 2007 94,841 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 88,758 miles

front disc pads worn to the point of replacement

front reg plate damaged and staring to de-laminate

rear brakes noisy when applied

Fail 26 Jun 2006 88,758 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

front disc pads worn to the point of replacment

front reg plate damaged and starting to become de-laminated

rear brakes noisy when applied

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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R831 AAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R831 AAB, 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 R831 AAB registered?

R831 AAB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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