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R752 HCN

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

79,133 mi
Last recorded79,133 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR752 HCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2013 79,133 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 74,915 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 74,915 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 70,451 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 65,730 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 65,730 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 60,579 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 55,692 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 53,903 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 53,890 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 45,901 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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R752 HCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,389cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R752 HCN, 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 R752 HCN registered?

R752 HCN is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 20 April 1998.

Is R752 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R752 HCN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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