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R369 LFM

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

100,139 mi
Last recorded100,139 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 LFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2012 100,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front cross member rusty

nsf gearbox mounting area rusty

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,112 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member and underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2011 95,112 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded

Nearside rear brake slight bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front cross member and underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,036 miles

Front brake discs are corroded

Grinding noise from the rear brakes

N/S washer jet is week

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight binding on the O/S/R wheel

fan belt is loose

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,834 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 88,834 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 80,003 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 73,026 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 73,026 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Repair to front cross-member poor

front bumper partially insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2006 66,093 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 66,093 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

grease on o/s/ outer c/v boot but no apparent split

n/s/f tyre close to inner arch on full right lock but not touching at time of test

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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R369 LFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R369 LFM, 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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R369 LFM is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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