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R418 MOD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,326 mi
Last recorded121,326 miles
Recorded on25 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 MOD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2016 121,326 miles

both sill panels corroded but not excessive (middle)

front exhaust flexi has a slight leak

Fail 29 Apr 2016 121,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

exhaust flexi deteriorated and has slight leak

Pass 31 Oct 2014 115,660 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre + offside front tyre slightly perished

offside front door check strap missing

offside rear reverse lamp inoperative

spare wheel missing

surface corroison to offside rear inner + outer sill

surface corrosion to offside middle outer sill

Pass 1 Nov 2013 114,221 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 114,210 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 Oct 2012 113,114 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 113,114 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 111,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 110,126 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fog light switch sticks but does work.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 107,118 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 107,118 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 103,291 miles

side wall damage nearside front tyre {cords not exposed}

Pass 12 Sep 2007 101,625 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2006 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 94,428 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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R418 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 66.7%.

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 R418 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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R418 MOD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 June 1998.

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