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R829 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

211,141 mi
Last recorded211,141 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2008 211,141 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

All hub-caps u/s.

Both N/S & O/S handbrake cables worn but just O.K. for M.O.T.

Engine missfireing - Suspect possible injector fault.

Engine sump corroded & moist.

Oil leak from brake servo unit at rear of alternator (pipes/hoses).

Rear exhaust tail pipe extension rattling.

Spare wheel not in carrier & carrier seized.

Various small chips in windscreen.

Windscreen wipers tandem gears worn.

Pass 3 Jan 2008 195,934 miles

Both rear handbrake cable casings worn.

Engine sump corroded.

N/S headlight loose in fixings but just within M.O.T. limits.

N/S wiper arm worn.

N/S/F tyre worn to ware bands on inner section (175/65x14).

N/S/R tyre worn close to ware bands.

Rear exhaust box corroded & blowing- Tempory repair made for M.O.T.

Rear exhaust tail-pipe extension rattling.

Signs of water loss from N/S/R of engine.

Spare wheel not in carrier.

Steering wheel surround worn.

Suspect oil weeps from brake servo-pump oil pipes.

Pass 4 Jan 2007 177,144 miles

Both rear handbrake cables outer casings worn.

N/S headlight slightly loose in fixings.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Suspect water leak from N/S/R of engine.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 157,768 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 157,768 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

N/S handbrake cable worn but o.k. for now.

Suspect front pads aprox. 70% worn.

Suspect oil weep from brake servo pump area.

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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R829 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R829 MDK, 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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R829 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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