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R424 NDY

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,331 mi
Last recorded153,331 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 NDY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 153,331 miles

Corrosion Both Outer Sills, Non Structural

Hole, O.S.R Floor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 149,130 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 145,662 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 145,612 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Jul 2016 141,611 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion os under floor

Fail 16 Jul 2016 141,572 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

corrosion os under floor

Fail 11 Jul 2015 132,980 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 132,980 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 124,190 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 113,397 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 104,167 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 97,201 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 91,066 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s washer only working on one jet

n/s/r tyre sidewall detreriated

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted inner face

Fail 30 Jun 2010 91,030 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre sidewall detreriated

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s washer only working on one jet

o/s/f brake disc slightly pitted inner face

Pass 8 Jul 2009 86,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 82,253 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 82,253 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 78,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2007 78,178 miles

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 67,442 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R424 NDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R424 NDY, 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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R424 NDY is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 17 June 1998.

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