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R899 OBN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

131,350 mi
Last recorded131,350 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 OBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2012 131,350 miles

o/s sill gettin weak in middle but no hole at mo

Pass 21 Jan 2011 126,068 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both handbrake cables have broken covers & corroded casings

engine oil leaks (bad)

nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 122,735 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

both handbrake cables have broken outer casings

exhaust front pipe support clamp corroded & getting weak

rear body box section coroded on nearside

rear exhaust mount splitting

Pass 21 Jan 2009 119,412 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight corrosion in nearside body sill "seat belt mounting area".

slight corrosion in rear body cross member

Fail 20 Jan 2009 119,412 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant level low

slight corrosion in nearside body sill "seat belt mounting area".

slight corrosion in rear body cross member

Pass 9 Jan 2008 116,392 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Dec 2007 116,392 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear brake hose ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 113,480 miles

nearside rear tryre worn on outside edge

Pass 19 Jan 2006 110,577 miles

rear tyres getting low on tread on edges

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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R899 OBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R899 OBN, 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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R899 OBN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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