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R851 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,751 mi
Last recorded150,751 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 150,751 miles

nearside front wheel bearing noise but no play

nearside wiper arm worn at hinge

Fail 6 Aug 2012 150,739 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

nearside front wheel bearing noise but no play

nearside wiper arm worn at hinge

Pass 27 Jul 2011 145,816 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 138,541 miles

Parking brake cable outer is corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2010 138,535 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Parking brake cable outer is corroded.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 133,328 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 133,326 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front exhaust bracket loose from exhaust

Pass 5 Sep 2008 128,170 miles

Slight seepage of fluid around steering rack pinnion housing.

Pass 5 Sep 2007 123,110 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2006 118,324 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 112,435 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

drivers wiper split slightly

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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R851 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel 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 R851 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 R851 MDK registered?

R851 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.

Is R851 MDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 MDK 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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