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R872 HRP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

144,311 mi
Last recorded144,311 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 HRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Sep 2013 144,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 144,311 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 133,893 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 133,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 121,540 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 121,540 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 113,864 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 111,924 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 107,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 106,652 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 106,202 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 106,202 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Feb 2006 105,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 105,795 miles

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

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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R872 HRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White 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 R872 HRP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R872 HRP registered?

R872 HRP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R872 HRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R872 HRP shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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