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R905 NCB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2017 78,504 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 78,503 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering rigger (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 74,908 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 69,725 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,692 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2009 59,574 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 59,574 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 53,112 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,021 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 45,955 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 38,895 miles

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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R905 NCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NCB, 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 NCB registered?

R905 NCB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R905 NCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R905 NCB shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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