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R637 LAG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

88,523 mi
Last recorded88,523 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR637 LAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 88,523 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Coolant level is below Minimum

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brakes are imbalanced

Pass 21 Feb 2012 80,144 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 80,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 67,445 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 55,936 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 55,934 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 55,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 55,301 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,050 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres reaching tread depth limit

Fail 20 Feb 2008 50,045 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front and nearside rear tyres reaching tread depth limit

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,552 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 43,552 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 40,283 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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R637 LAG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R637 LAG, 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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R637 LAG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 May 1998.

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