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R672 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

176,854 mi
Last recorded176,854 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 176,854 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2011 173,089 miles
Fail 11 May 2011

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Outer Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 170,451 miles

Battery insecure

front panel corroding

n/s rear light lens (crkd)

rear no plate (crkd)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 170,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front no plate (CRKD)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 167,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Mar 2009 167,531 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear nearside tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Mar 2008 161,441 miles

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 161,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 154,432 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 150,227 miles

both front brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

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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R672 MDK 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 63.6%.

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 R672 MDK, 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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R672 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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