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R843 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

119,320 mi
Last recorded119,320 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2013 119,320 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 115,990 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

battery insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2012 115,990 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 22 Sep 2011 110,131 miles

slight brake bind nearside rear brake

Fail 22 Sep 2011 110,130 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

slight brake bind nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Sep 2010 103,906 miles

oil leak

rear reg plate cracked

Fail 17 Sep 2010 103,905 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre badly perished 175/65/14

oil leak

rear reg plate cracked

Pass 18 Sep 2009 101,019 miles

offside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

Fail 17 Sep 2009 101,018 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside rear light unit damaged

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,165 miles

Battery insecure

Rear exhaust box hanger corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2007 92,853 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 89,638 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 89,635 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak above gearbox.

OSR light lens broken

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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R843 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R843 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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What year was R843 MDK registered?

R843 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

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