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R358 VHL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

178,301 mi
Last recorded178,301 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR358 VHL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 178,301 miles

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Oil leak ()

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

Fail 9 May 2018 178,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings SILL (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings VALANCE (6.1.B.2)

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

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

Front Oil leak ()

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 172,289 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle in a corrosive condition throughout

Fail 27 Apr 2017 172,289 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket missing (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

vehicle in a corrosive condition throughout

Pass 28 Apr 2016 165,792 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

under/outer body corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2015 165,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 158,291 miles

corrosion around o.s.f. lower arm where it mounts to body

front cross member corroded

knock from steering ??

n.s.f. brake hard to lock up

o.s.wiper arm worn

outer covers on handbrake cables poor condition

surface corrosion on outer brake discs poss from standing ??

Pass 5 Apr 2013 153,096 miles

mark on front screen

wiper linkage worn

Fail 4 Apr 2013 153,091 miles

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

mark on front screen

Pass 5 Apr 2012 147,529 miles

front screen damaged

Fail 2 Apr 2012 147,529 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front screen damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 128,924 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front screen damaged

o.s. wiper arm worn

Fail 31 Mar 2011 128,918 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant leak from rad fan switch

front screen damaged

o.s. wiper arm worn

Fail 31 Mar 2010 114,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside mirror taped on

Pass 31 Mar 2010 114,623 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside mirror taped on

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,447 miles

crack in front screen

poss fault with foglight switch

Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,447 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

crack in front screen

poss fault with foglight switch

Pass 2 Apr 2008 108,115 miles

both rear light lenses cracked

off side rear tyre starting to crack

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 2 Apr 2008 108,115 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear light lenses cracked

off side rear tyre starting to crack

slight play off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 29 Mar 2007 105,902 miles

slight damage to front screen

Pass 29 Mar 2006 103,423 miles

stone chip front screen

Fail 23 Mar 2006 103,423 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nail in n.s.f. tyre

wiper arms worn

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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R358 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R358 VHL, 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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R358 VHL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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