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R847 DKK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,675 mi
Last recorded126,675 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 DKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 126,675 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear inner arches to outter panel lip corrided

Pass 8 Feb 2013 124,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 124,614 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 120,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

drivers door check strap missing

Pass 11 Jan 2011 116,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 117,610 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 112,403 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 112,403 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2008 104,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2008 104,462 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 100,090 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 95,023 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 79,139 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 79,139 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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R847 DKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R847 DKK, 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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R847 DKK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 27 April 1998.

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