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R705 EDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,234 mi
Last recorded192,234 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR705 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 192,234 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 192,234 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 180,853 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 180,849 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 164,199 miles

n/s mirror has a crack but does not effect the view to rear

Fail 16 Jul 2009 164,199 miles

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

n/s mirror has a crack but does not effect the view to rear

Pass 28 Jul 2008 151,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Jul 2008 151,223 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 131,443 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 127,066 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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R705 EDV 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 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 R705 EDV, 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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R705 EDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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