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R813 EVH

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

135,929 mi
Last recorded135,929 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR813 EVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 135,929 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,846 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 134,031 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both park brake outer cable casings in poor condition

clutch pedal is stiff and sqeaking

engine management light is on

exhaust system has heavy surface corrosion in places

nearside front and nearside rear wheels have slight outer rim damage in places

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush is slightly worn

nearside front tyre walls slightly perished

nearside front wheelarch trim is missing

nearside rear bumper end has some accident damage

offside inner washer jet is blocked

radiator is in poor condition and may need attention soon

slight signs of dampness around rear brake load valve (appears to be grease film)

spare wheel is missing from its carrier and carrier is slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

temperature guage is not working

Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,031 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

both park brake outer cable casings in poor condition

clutch pedal is stiff and sqeaking

engine management light is on

exhaust system has heavy surface corrosion in places

nearside front and nearside rear wheels have slight outer rim damage in places

nearside front anti roll bar mounting bush is slightly worn

nearside front tyre walls slightly perished

nearside front wheelarch trim is missing

nearside rear bumper end has some accident damage

offside inner washer jet is blocked

radiator is in poor condition and may need attention soon

slight signs of dampness around rear brake load valve (appears to be grease film)

spare wheel is missing from its carrier and carrier is slightly insecure but not likely to fall off

temperature guage is not working

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

No spare wheel fitted to vehicle at time of test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged at nearside

Fail 28 Jan 2010 133,220 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

No spare wheel fitted to vehicle at time of test

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged at nearside

Pass 28 Jan 2009 132,031 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear

engine mangement light on

Fail 24 Jan 2009 132,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

damage to nearside rear

engine mangement light on

Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

engine management light on

interior rear view mirror missing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 113,073 miles

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2005 113,854 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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R813 EVH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R813 EVH, 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 R813 EVH registered?

R813 EVH is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R813 EVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R813 EVH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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