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R984 POB

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

141,108 mi
Last recorded141,108 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 141,108 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 134,130 miles
Fail 4 May 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front ball joint dust covers damaged but not split

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2011 122,609 miles

both front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails, undersills and outersills slighty corroded

both number plates slighty discoloured

Fail 5 May 2011 121,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both number plates slightly discooured

Pass 13 May 2010 113,458 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 11 May 2010 113,458 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 6 May 2009 108,494 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 6 May 2009 108,494 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall slightly cracking

Pass 14 May 2008 102,246 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 97,307 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 97,307 miles

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

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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R984 POB 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 58.3%.

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 POB, 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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R984 POB is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 January 1998.

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