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R690 MUT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,932 mi
Last recorded124,932 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR690 MUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 124,932 miles

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

offside front floor corroding

rear valance corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2017 124,932 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front floor corroding

rear valance corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2016 120,977 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 120,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 116,716 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2015 116,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 112,141 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 112,141 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Brake actuating linkage mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.3.A.2)

Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 107,885 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 104,283 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2012 104,283 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2011 99,685 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 99,685 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 95,299 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 91,030 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 91,030 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 7 May 2008 87,253 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 84,207 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 81,727 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 81,727 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R690 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R690 MUT, 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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R690 MUT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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