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R678 MTD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,351 mi
Last recorded166,351 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR678 MTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Jan 2015 166,351 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

rear inner and outer back panel slightly corroded

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

both rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2014 165,512 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 163,409 miles

no spare wheel present

Pass 24 Jan 2012 161,996 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust middle pipe slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2011 156,570 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 148,542 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 141,073 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 128,512 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 115,465 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 101,868 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 MTD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R678 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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What year was R678 MTD registered?

R678 MTD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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