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R678 ECX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,915 mi
Last recorded160,915 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 ECX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2010 160,915 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 160,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 110,011 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight bind o/s + n/s rear brakes - advise attention

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 18 Feb 2009 110,011 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

slight bind o/s + n/s rear brakes - advise attention

slight corrosion n/s outer sill

Pass 12 Jan 2008 99,388 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 99,388 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 92,618 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 82,643 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 82,643 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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R678 ECX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R678 ECX, 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 R678 ECX registered?

R678 ECX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R678 ECX safe to buy?

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