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R905 FOB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,863 mi
Last recorded177,863 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR905 FOB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 177,863 miles

175-70-R13 TYRES FRONT AND 165-80-R13 TYRES FITTED REAR

OFFSIDE REAR SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

Fail 7 Dec 2011 177,863 miles

175-70-R13 TYRES FRONT AND 165-80-R13 TYRES FITTED REAR

OFFSIDE REAR SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

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

Fail 1 Dec 2010 169,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 169,415 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Dec 2009 161,844 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 151,954 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 139,984 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 124,909 miles

wind screen has crack out side zone b

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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R905 FOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R905 FOB, 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 R905 FOB registered?

R905 FOB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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