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R641 TFL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,810 mi
Last recorded166,810 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 TFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2015 166,810 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear quarter panel (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 May 2014 161,351 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2014 161,335 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 157,857 miles

front springs rusty

number plate cracked/deteriorating

offside front floor/jacking point corroded

undersills rusting

Fail 19 Dec 2011 157,847 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front springs rusty

number plate cracked/deteriorating

offside front floor/jacking point corroded

undersills rusting

Pass 8 Dec 2010 148,663 miles

front and rear number plates damaged

front anti roll bar bushes worn

screen chipped

Fail 7 Dec 2010 148,661 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front and rear number plates damaged

front anti roll bar bushes worn

screen chipped

Pass 7 Dec 2009 139,047 miles

all tyres perishing

chip in screen

front coil springs rusty

front number plate deteriorating

rear chassis/cross member rusting

wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 7 Dec 2009 139,041 miles

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

all tyres perishing

chip in screen

front coil springs rusty

front number plate deteriorating

rear chassis/cross member rusting

wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 25 Nov 2008 131,326 miles

chip in screen zone B

front coil springs rusty

front number plate starting to deteriorate

load valve to flexi brake pipe starting to rust

nearside front tyre perishing

pedal rubbers wearing

slight wear in front anti-roll bar bushes

wiper blades splitting

Pass 18 Dec 2007 123,417 miles

battery not clamped down

exhaust rusting and rubbers perished

front coil springs rusty

front discs starting to rust

front number plate cracked and starting to deteriorate

offside rear bumper corner broken

rear chassis rusting

Fail 24 Apr 2006 122,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

nail in tyre

oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2006 122,022 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate slightly cracked

nail in tyre

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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R641 TFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue 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 R641 TFL, 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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R641 TFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

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