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R984 DVC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,806 mi
Last recorded140,806 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR984 DVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2013 140,806 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2013 140,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2012 140,607 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 140,607 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 139,211 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 139,211 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 138,204 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 138,204 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 136,281 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 136,281 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 16 Aug 2007 133,410 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 133,410 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R984 DVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R984 DVC, 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 R984 DVC registered?

R984 DVC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R984 DVC safe to buy?

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