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R848 EDT

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

127,697 mi
Last recorded127,697 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 EDT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 127,697 miles

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly nosiey

Fail 7 Feb 2012 127,578 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

brake waring light on

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly nosiey

Pass 30 Jul 2010 102,922 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 102,922 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 96,418 miles

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 96,417 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 95,221 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 95,221 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (3.1.9)

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Aug 2007 92,126 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 92,124 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 87,937 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near and off side rear brake back plates corroded

Fail 16 Aug 2006 87,937 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

near and off side rear brake back plates corroded

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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R848 EDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R848 EDT, 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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R848 EDT is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 May 1998.

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