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R994 DHD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

188,588 mi
Last recorded188,588 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 DHD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 188,588 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 188,588 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 176,413 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 176,411 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 169,258 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 154,811 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 141,648 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 137,439 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 137,439 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 137,437 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 128,603 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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R994 DHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red 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 R994 DHD, 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 R994 DHD registered?

R994 DHD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R994 DHD safe to buy?

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