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R643 LAG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,758 mi
Last recorded66,758 miles
Recorded on27 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 LAG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2009 66,758 miles

Both Front Brake Flexi Ferrule Slightly Corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 May 2008 62,632 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2008 82,828 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2007 55,342 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 52,885 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 52,885 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket loose (2.4.E.4a)

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

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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R643 LAG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R643 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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What year was R643 LAG registered?

R643 LAG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 April 1998.

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