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R964 VBL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

163,319 mi
Last recorded163,319 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR964 VBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 163,319 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 146,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 146,696 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 146,188 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

front brakes slightly out of balance

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 2 Jul 2009 146,123 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise brake inspection...

advise drivers wiper arm adjustment....

general under body light corrosion.....

n/s & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

Pass 29 Sep 2008 139,541 miles

advise adjustment of drivers wiper arm.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven & getting close to limit.....

rear exhaust surround loose....

Fail 29 Sep 2008 139,541 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

advise adjustment of drivers wiper arm.....

light under body corrosion.....

n/s/r inner tyre tread uneven & getting close to limit.....

only just scrapped through emissions test.....

rear exhaust surround loose....

Pass 13 Sep 2007 131,186 miles

Battery insecure

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

Fail 13 Sep 2007 131,186 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge and close to exposing inner cords

Pass 27 Sep 2006 125,041 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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R964 VBL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R964 VBL, 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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R964 VBL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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