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R28 LTE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,500 mi
Last recorded163,500 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR28 LTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 163,500 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 163,494 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 156,449 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

washer bottle has no lid

Pass 17 Mar 2012 156,449 miles

Oil leak

washer bottle has no lid

Pass 1 Oct 2010 147,592 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 140,421 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 140,421 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 131,927 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 124,877 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 117,164 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R28 LTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R28 LTE, 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 R28 LTE registered?

R28 LTE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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