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R779 EVF

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,196 mi
Last recorded151,196 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 EVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 151,196 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front strut top mounting slight play when suspension is in droop

Fail 27 Jul 2009 151,196 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside front strut top mounting slight play when suspension is in droop

Pass 23 Jul 2008 144,023 miles

ns rear wheel bearing slight play

front bulkhead / servo area corroded

front crossmember corroded

most wheel rims damaged

os ns front tyres worn close to limit

os ns front upper strut top areas corroded

play in steering rack

rear brake flexy ferouls corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2008 144,023 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front bulkhead / servo area corroded

front crossmember corroded

most wheel rims damaged

ns rear wheel bearing slight play

oil level below minimum/ rectified before emissions

os ns front tyres worn close to limit

os ns front upper strut top areas corroded

play in steering rack

rear brake flexy ferouls corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2007 138,135 miles

most wheel rims damaged

ns outer sill corroded

rear flexy ferouls corroded

servo mounting area , viewed from under vehicle corroded

slight play front upper leg mounts

slight play in steering rack

Fail 25 Jul 2007 138,135 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

most wheel rims damaged

ns outer sill corroded

rear flexy ferouls corroded

servo mounting area under vehicle corroded

slight play front upper leg mounts

slight play steering rack

Pass 27 Jun 2006 132,707 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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R779 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R779 EVF, 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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R779 EVF is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 12 March 1998.

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