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R763 EAW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

124,728 mi
Last recorded124,728 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 EAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Apr 2015 124,728 miles

exhaust in very poor condition

extensive weld repairs to o/s/r sill

rear shocks heavily corroded

washers poor

Pass 9 May 2014 123,897 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust heavily corroded

front coil springs corroded

general under body corrosion

rear shocks heavily corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,167 miles

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

Front wipers starting to wear

Stonechip to offside headlamp

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2012 119,698 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to sump slight leak

Pass 12 Apr 2011 111,611 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

slight corrosion to rear underbody

slight damadge and corrosion to nsr sill

slight damadge and corrosion to nsr sill

Pass 20 Apr 2010 107,539 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

osf headlamp has stone chip in it

slight corrosion to underbody

slight damadge to nsf outer sill

Pass 20 Apr 2009 104,309 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

alternator belt perished

front anti roll bar heavily corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs heavily corroded

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

small stonechip in offside headlamp lens

surface corrosion to underbody in places

Pass 22 Apr 2008 102,283 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

alternator belt perished

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 24 Apr 2007 91,889 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 78,394 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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R763 EAW 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 100%.

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 R763 EAW, 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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R763 EAW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 January 1998.

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