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R415 MOD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR415 MOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2013 129,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 129,784 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 124,334 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 124,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,822 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 91,830 miles

Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 91,830 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 91,731 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

handbrake travel getting high

offside front wheel bearing slight noise

slight rub marks on windscreen from wiper blades

Pass 28 Apr 2009 89,982 miles

rear of van panelled out

rear tow bar corroded

slight rub marks in windscreen from wiper blades

Fail 20 Apr 2009 89,970 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear of van panelled out

rear tow bar corroded

slight rub marks in windscreen from wiper blades

Fail 23 Apr 2008 87,237 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 87,237 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 84,893 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 72,822 miles

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

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

front exhaust mounting corroded away but system still secure

Fail 17 May 2006 72,822 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front exhaust mounting corroded away but system still secure

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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R415 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R415 MOD, 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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R415 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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