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R426 ELG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,900 mi
Last recorded117,900 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR426 ELG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 117,900 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s wiper blade split end

oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 117,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s wiper blade split end

oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2011 112,546 miles

exhaust front flex slight play

o/s/f bumper corner damaged

oil leak

Fail 7 Jun 2011 112,533 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

exhaust front flex slight play

o/s/f bumper corner damaged

oil leak

Pass 26 Jul 2010 107,120 miles

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

windscreen chiped

Fail 23 Jul 2010 107,098 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

windscreen chiped

Pass 28 Jul 2009 101,420 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 28 Jul 2009 101,418 miles

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

front brake pads low

Pass 14 Jul 2008 94,184 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,365 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 91,365 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front tyres getting low.

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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R426 ELG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc 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 R426 ELG, 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 R426 ELG registered?

R426 ELG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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