1998 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · R952 DNT
1998 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01 Jan 1998. Recorded mileage 120,914 miles. MOT expired on 13 Nov 2010. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 13 Nov 2010
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 120,914 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
R952 DNT Key Findings
- 7 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 14/11/2009
- 120,914 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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R952 DNT Mileage History
- 23/06/2005174,062 mi
- 23/06/2005174,062 mi
- 18/09/2006118,141 mi-55,921 mi
- 03/10/2006112,065 mi-6,076 mi
- 27/10/2007115,084 mi+3,019 mi
- 01/11/2008116,368 mi+1,284 mi
- 14/11/2009120,914 mi+4,546 mi
Average of roughly -12,095 miles per year across 7 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R952 DNT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
7 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Combo (R952 DNT) between June 2005 and November 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 November 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”; “Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)”; “Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)”.
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