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R885 FAH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,347 mi
Last recorded162,347 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 FAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 162,347 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2013 162,347 miles

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

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 14 Feb 2012 154,793 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 154,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 145,007 miles

Oil leak

offside headlamp lens damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2011 145,007 miles

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

Oil leak

offside headlamp lens damaged

Pass 4 Feb 2010 132,385 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust mounting damaged

Pass 26 Jan 2009 112,166 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear of van boarded out

Fail 26 Jan 2009 112,166 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear of van boarded out and covered

Pass 25 Jan 2008 97,921 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f headlamp on lower limits

o/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall cords not visable

Fail 25 Jan 2008 97,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r tyre has cuts in side wall cords not visable

Fail 24 Jan 2007 88,409 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2007 88,409 miles

both front tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 6 Feb 2006 77,508 miles

see origional advise sheet no.210224836044

Fail 3 Feb 2006 77,508 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

underside very dirty-on limit of refusal to test

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R885 FAH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R885 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 R885 FAH registered?

R885 FAH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R885 FAH safe to buy?

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