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R842 DMY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,000 mi
Last recorded96,000 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 DMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 96,000 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 94,756 miles

Offside Rear brake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

rear panel corroded

spare tyre in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2015 94,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear brake cable deteriorated

Offside Rear tyre is perishing

rear panel corroded

spare tyre in poor condition

Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,842 miles

Corrosion to rear panel

Front exhaust rubber mounting split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall

Offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 11 Dec 2013 90,250 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear number plate lamp covers missing

Pass 28 Dec 2012 88,044 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp covers missing

Pass 5 Dec 2011 82,938 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 82,938 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 13 Dec 2010 77,855 miles

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

front numbewr plate deteriorating

very slight bind on offside rear brake

wipers deteriorating

Pass 13 Dec 2010 77,855 miles

front numbewr plate deteriorating

very slight bind on offside rear brake

wipers deteriorating

Fail 15 Dec 2009 72,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 15 Dec 2009 72,657 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,881 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 62,244 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 57,163 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 52,065 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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R842 DMY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R842 DMY, 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 R842 DMY registered?

R842 DMY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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