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R983 FGS

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,087 mi
Last recorded135,087 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 FGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2010 135,087 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 135,087 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 28 May 2009 128,907 miles

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

horn becoming inaudable

some front no. plate damage

spare wheel missing

Pass 28 May 2009 128,907 miles

horn becoming inaudable

some front no. plate damage

spare wheel missing

Pass 29 May 2008 117,334 miles

front no. plate cracked

horn becoming irregular

Fail 29 May 2008 117,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front no. plate cracked

horn becoming irregular

Pass 21 May 2007 105,773 miles

exhaust verberates!! but not hitting anywhere

wear in wiper arms

Fail 21 May 2007 105,773 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust verberates!! but not hitting anywhere

wear in wiper arms

Pass 17 May 2006 96,642 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 96,642 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

001 front no.plate cracked † †002 front diesel catylst noisy

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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R983 FGS 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 50%.

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 R983 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 R983 FGS registered?

R983 FGS is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 May 1998.

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