MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
229,162 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside door mirror cracked.
Slight play in offside inner rack joint.
Water leak from radiator.
Front crossmember corroded.
Nearside front and offside front chassic's slightly corroded.
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front crossmember corroded.
Nearside front and offside front chassic's slightly corroded.
corrosion to offside rear outer lower wing and on limits
corrosion to offside rear under sill
nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
nearside track rod end some play and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention
offside front crossmember corroded at top
rear exhaust mounting very weak and needs attention
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion to offside rear outer lower wing and on limits
corrosion to offside rear under sill
nearside rear wheel bearing slight play
nearside track rod end some play and on limits-borderline pass and needs attention
offside front crossmember corroded at top
rear exhaust mounting very weak and needs attention
corrosion around offside steering rack mounting at top
offside outer sill/A post corroded and on limits
rear exhaust mounting weak and on limits
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
corrosion around offside steering rack mounting at top
nearside door mirror broken
nearside rear tyre worn very low to limits and needs attention-borderline pass
offside outer sill/A post corroded and on limits
rear exhaust mounting weak and on limits
see original advise sheet no. 413319827019 that still applies
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front and rear panals have some corrosion to limit
handbrake outer cables in poor condition
metal parts of flexi hoses in poor condition
n/s chassis under bonnet in poor condition
n/s mirror glass cracked (interior mirror fitted)
n/s/r tyre outer tread well worn and in poor condition
o/s sill in poor condition in places
o/s/f tyre on legal limit
rear door handle sticks (door still secures)
some areas of bulkhead have corrosion very hard to check due to location
some areas of floor and chassis on underside corroded to limit
some suspension components corroded to limit
tank has some signs of a leak at some point not leaking at time of test
see origional advise sheet no. 834041536015
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
corrosion to front panel
corrosion to rear panel
crack in sump and leaking NEEDS ATTENTION
fuel tank damp,not diesel
n/s/f tyre under inflated
o/s/f anti roll bar bush split on limit
rear brakes close to limit
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R654 XKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 R654 XKE, 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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R654 XKE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 1998.
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