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R436 LFL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,606 mi
Last recorded159,606 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR436 LFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 159,606 miles

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

brake pipes are heavily in grease

underbody is corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 159,581 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

body rusting

both front tyres getting low

fan belt noisey advise replacement

n/s sill getting weak

no plate front and rear in poor condition advise early replacement

servo assist on altenator return pipe damp advise early replacement

underbody and suspension rusting

Fail 25 Nov 2011 159,581 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

body rusting

both front tyres getting low

fan belt noisey advise replacement

n/s sill getting weak

no plate front and rear in poor condition advise early replacement

servo assist on altenator return pipe damp advise early replacement

underbody and suspension rusting

Pass 22 Oct 2010 151,002 miles

underbody rusting

Pass 17 Oct 2009 141,636 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 127,376 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,796 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 115,468 miles

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

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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R436 LFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R436 LFL, 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 R436 LFL registered?

R436 LFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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