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R683 XKL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

158,204 mi
Last recorded158,204 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR683 XKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 158,204 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 144,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 21 May 2015 144,522 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 22 May 2014 135,527 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Oil leak

tape.fitted.to.front.body.mouldings.on.front.wings

Pass 23 May 2013 127,738 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

offside.front.wing.damaged

rear.doors.damaged

sharp.edges.on.both.front.wheel.arches.covered.with.black.tape

Fail 22 May 2013 127,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater does not face the side (1.4.A.2b)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring anchor bracket corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.B.6d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear bumper insecure

offside.front.wing.damaged

rear.doors.damaged

sharp.edges.on.both.front.wheel.arches.covered.with.black.tape

Fail 25 May 2012 121,416 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

offside.front.wing.damaged

Pass 25 May 2012 121,416 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

offside.front.wing.damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 114,986 miles

ADVISE.BODYWORK.ROUGH

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 May 2011 114,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

ADVISE.BODYWORK.ROUGH

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 20 May 2010 108,029 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 108,029 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 May 2010 108,029 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2009 98,204 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 98,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2008 90,634 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 90,629 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust Back box hitting chassis/suspension mount.

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 May 2007 78,042 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 65,338 miles

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

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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R683 XKL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R683 XKL, 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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R683 XKL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 January 1998.

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