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R677 MTD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

140,265 mi
Last recorded140,265 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR677 MTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2017 140,265 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Braking system leaking load sensor valve. (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front ,middle and rear. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch front and rear. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded valance. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Coolant leak radiator. ()

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge.

Rear door lock faulty.

Rear exhaust hanger missing.cable tied.

clutch bite very low.

hazard warning switch sticks.

roof corroded.

Pass 3 Mar 2016 134,712 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 130,846 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 126,960 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 126,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 122,898 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 118,544 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 114,297 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 110,008 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 105,634 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 101,214 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 96,622 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 94,830 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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R677 MTD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R677 MTD, 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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R677 MTD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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