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R235 AVX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

177,001 mi
Last recorded177,001 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 AVX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 177,001 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 171,299 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 171,299 miles

Offside Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 164,809 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2015 164,676 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2014 158,080 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 150,994 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 143,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2011 135,353 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 135,353 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,922 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 119,888 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 111,523 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 104,001 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 96,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2006 96,020 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 88,026 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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R235 AVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R235 AVX, 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 R235 AVX registered?

R235 AVX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R235 AVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 AVX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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