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R731 TFL

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

134,957 mi
Last recorded134,957 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 TFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2012 134,957 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 134,100 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 134,100 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 132,703 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on both edges

N/S/R tyre worn on edges

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 129,970 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 124,287 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 115,283 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 115,283 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in n/s and o/s/r wheel bearings

Fail 21 Feb 2006 103,068 miles

ENGINE SUMP RUSTED AND LEAKING

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 103,068 miles

ENGINE SUMP RUSTED AND LEAKING

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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R731 TFL 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 R731 TFL, 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 R731 TFL registered?

R731 TFL is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 7 July 1998.

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