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R825 KEC

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,437 mi
Last recorded118,437 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 KEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 118,437 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Sep 2016 115,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 115,468 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 112,462 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2015 112,461 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Offside outer sill panel corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2014 108,533 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2013 103,076 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,075 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 99,493 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 99,493 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,693 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,693 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 93,119 miles

rear rubber exhaust mount in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2009 88,442 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,903 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 73,090 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 73,090 miles

Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R825 KEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R825 KEC, 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 R825 KEC registered?

R825 KEC is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R825 KEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 KEC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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