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R672 VLD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

74,599 mi
Last recorded74,599 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR672 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2019 74,599 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 71,748 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 68,352 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 65,183 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,396 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,463 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 60,463 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 56,917 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 52,524 miles

rear silencer box deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2012 52,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer box deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2011 47,444 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 40,156 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 34,351 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,257 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,312 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2006 21,256 miles

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 VLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R672 VLD, 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 R672 VLD registered?

R672 VLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R672 VLD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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