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R724 EDV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 EDV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 126,172 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 110,514 miles

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear door check straps missing

o/s door mirror is of a non standard type and taped in place

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/r tyre is cracking in tread area

Fail 8 Dec 2011 110,514 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Battery insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear door check straps missing

o/s door mirror is of a non standard type and taped in place

o/s/f door check strap broken

o/s/r tyre is cracking in tread area

Pass 7 Dec 2010 93,255 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracking/crazing in tread area

front brake pads look to be worn low

o/s door mirror glass is of a non standard type

o/s/f & o/s/r door check straps are missing

o/s/f window is loose when opened

Fail 7 Dec 2010 93,253 miles

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

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)

both rear tyres are cracking/crazing in tread area

front brake pads look to be worn low

o/s door mirror glass is of a non standard type

o/s/f & o/s/r door check straps are missing

o/s/f window is loose when opened

Pass 19 Sep 2009 82,305 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 78,255 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 75,779 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2006 71,195 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 71,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R724 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 70%.

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 R724 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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What year was R724 EDV registered?

R724 EDV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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