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R618 LRC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,226 mi
Last recorded166,226 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR618 LRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 166,226 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 160,838 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 160,757 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 155,226 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 155,224 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2010 146,018 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 136,302 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2009 136,302 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2008 126,740 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 117,343 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 117,343 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 114,258 miles

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

advise front number plate cracked

advise near side rear light lense cracked

advise under body rusty

oil leak

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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R618 LRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R618 LRC, 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 R618 LRC registered?

R618 LRC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R618 LRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R618 LRC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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