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R839 LRC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

118,276 mi
Last recorded118,276 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 LRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2013 118,276 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

oil leak front of sump advisory

Pass 7 Nov 2013 118,276 miles

oil leak front of sump advisory

Pass 21 Sep 2012 114,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 110,724 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 105,667 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 105,662 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion present nearside inner wheel arch

Pass 3 Dec 2009 100,721 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,981 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 85,940 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 78,281 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

wipers advisory

Pass 29 Sep 2006 78,281 miles

Oil leak

wipers advisory

Fail 4 Sep 2005 67,879 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2005 67,879 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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R839 LRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R839 LRC, 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 R839 LRC registered?

R839 LRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R839 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R839 LRC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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