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R897 FGS

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,828 mi
Last recorded90,828 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,828 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 90,828 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 90,311 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 120,623 miles

Battery insecere

Damp patch on fuel tank possibly oil

Nearside mirror cracked

Offside rear tyre badly perished on sidewalls

Slight damage to front no. plate

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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R897 FGS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R897 FGS, 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 R897 FGS registered?

R897 FGS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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The MOT history for R897 FGS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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