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R693 MTD

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,142 mi
Last recorded110,142 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 MTD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 110,142 miles

o/s + n/s front coil springs very corroded

o/s + n/s front wipers slightly split

Pass 2 Sep 2009 103,848 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 93,520 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 82,014 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 82,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 74,142 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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R693 MTD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R693 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 R693 MTD registered?

R693 MTD is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R693 MTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R693 MTD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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