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R420 XCY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,745 mi
Last recorded88,745 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR420 XCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 88,745 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 88,697 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 78,303 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 78,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 74,144 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 74,144 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 69,081 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 69,081 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,433 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 66,433 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 59,521 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 59,521 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 54,416 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2005 50,476 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
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R420 XCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R420 XCY, 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 R420 XCY registered?

R420 XCY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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