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R652 HTG

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

211,448 mi
Last recorded211,448 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR652 HTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2013 211,448 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 200,616 miles

some rear brake imbalance. n/s rear lens cracked. rear exhaust deterioated.

Pass 29 Mar 2011 189,856 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 179,281 miles

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

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

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

some imbalance in front brake performance.

some wear in spring shackle bushes.

some wear in steering rack, some imbalance in rear brake performance. n/s rear lens cracked. front no plate cracked. some rust in body. o/s doorcheck strap pulled out. wiper arms worn.

Fail 23 Mar 2010 179,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

some wear in spring shackle bushes.

some wear in steering rack, some imbalance in rear brake performance. n/s rear lens cracked. front no plate cracked. some rust in body. o/s doorcheck strap pulled out. wiper arms worn.

Pass 24 Mar 2009 168,333 miles

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

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

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

front no plate cracked. wiper arms worn. n/s rear lens cracked.

som e wear in steering rack.

some rust and damage to body.

some wear in shackle bushes. unable to inspect all of floor.

Pass 26 Mar 2008 160,950 miles

Spare tyre defective

o/s door check pulled out of a pillar, different size tyres front to rear.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 160,832 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Spare tyre defective

o/s door check pulled out of a pillar, different size tyres front to rear.

Pass 27 Mar 2007 154,091 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 150,107 miles

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

o/s check strap insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2006 150,088 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

battery insecure terminals loose

main beam flash inop,faulty switch

o/s check strap pulled through pillar. pillar coroded

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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R652 HTG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R652 HTG, 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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R652 HTG is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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