MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,323 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear backplates corroded
both rear tyres cracking
spare tyre illegal
Centre Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
both rear backplates corroded
both rear tyres cracking
spare tyre illegal
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?
Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R853 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R853 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 R853 MDK registered?
R853 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 21 January 1998.
Is R853 MDK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R853 MDK shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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