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R608 VCF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2022
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,000 mi
Last recorded113,000 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 VCF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2021 113,000 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member behind rear bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,957 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 108,591 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 105,827 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 103,012 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Feb 2016 100,743 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 97,925 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 91,913 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2012 89,419 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 86,012 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Feb 2010 81,786 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 78,405 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 73,322 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2007 67,286 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 60,475 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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R608 VCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R608 VCF, 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 R608 VCF registered?

R608 VCF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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