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R253 ENK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,283 mi
Last recorded108,283 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 ENK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 108,283 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 104,355 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 104,355 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 97,720 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 97,700 miles

Centre Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,430 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 86,327 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jul 2012 80,842 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 73,695 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 64,430 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2009 58,810 miles

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall perrished

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside rear inner sidewall cut but not through to chords

Pass 24 Jul 2009 58,810 miles

Nearside front tyre sidewall perrished

Both front brake hoses ferrules corroding

Offside rear inner sidewall cut but not through to chords

Pass 23 Jun 2008 51,817 miles

Engine sump very rusty.

Pass 18 Jun 2007 42,229 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 42,229 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R253 ENK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R253 ENK, 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 R253 ENK registered?

R253 ENK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R253 ENK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R253 ENK shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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