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R681 VLD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2022
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

106,036 mi
Last recorded106,036 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR681 VLD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 106,036 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 103,177 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 101,936 miles

Bonnet release cable broken

Windscreen wiper linkages worn

Pass 2 Jul 2018 96,608 miles

Rear Number Plate slightly obscured by tow hitch

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 91,535 miles

Rear both sides wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Fail 12 Jul 2017 91,535 miles

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

Rear both sides wheel bearings slightly rough when rotated

Pass 22 Jun 2016 84,548 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 78,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2015 78,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 71,657 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,208 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 57,822 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 50,683 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 40,152 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 31,665 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 24,429 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 23,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 23,048 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 22,369 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 22,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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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R681 VLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R681 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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R681 VLD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 July 1998.

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