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R883 FAH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

84,833 mi
Last recorded84,833 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 FAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,833 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 84,833 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 80,669 miles

brake discs corroded

exhaust down pipe split and centre pipe has small leak

nearside front washer shooting off screen

oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering rack starting to leak

Fail 3 Sep 2013 80,565 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

brake discs corroded

exhaust down pipe split and centre pipe has small leak

nearside front washer shooting off screen

offside front check strap loose torn hole in b pillair

oil leak from engine

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

steering rack starting to leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,329 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,329 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 72,530 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 72,530 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 68,221 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 68,221 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 63,687 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 63,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 58,129 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 58,129 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 52,780 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 47,812 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 47,812 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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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R883 FAH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R883 FAH, 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 R883 FAH registered?

R883 FAH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R883 FAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R883 FAH shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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