1998 Vauxhall Combo 1.7L Diesel · R358 DBU
1998 Vauxhall Combo (1.7L, diesel). First registered 01/03/1998. Recorded mileage 128,692 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL COMBO
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/05/2009
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 128,692 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1686cc
R358 DBU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/05/2008
- 128,692 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R358 DBU Mileage History
- 06/02/2006125,491 mi
- 07/02/2006125,491 mi
- 19/02/2007127,829 mi+2,338 mi
- 24/05/2008128,692 mi+863 mi
Average of roughly 1,396 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
R358 DBU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Vauxhall Combo (R358 DBU) between February 2006 and May 2008.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 May 2008 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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