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R654 XKE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

229,162 mi
Last recorded229,162 miles
Recorded on25 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 XKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 May 2012 229,162 miles

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.

Pass 18 Mar 2011 227,105 miles

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside front and offside front chassic's slightly corroded.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 227,104 miles

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.

Pass 6 Aug 2009 224,737 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 224,737 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,640 miles

corrosion around offside steering rack mounting at top

offside outer sill/A post corroded and on limits

rear exhaust mounting weak and on limits

Fail 4 Aug 2008 222,640 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 219,480 miles

see original advise sheet no. 413319827019 that still applies

Fail 29 Jan 2007 219,480 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 216,594 miles

see origional advise sheet no. 834041536015

Fail 31 Jan 2006 216,594 miles

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

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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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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