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R858 MRE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,315 mi
Last recorded115,315 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR858 MRE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 115,315 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills corroded and weak

both outer sills corroded and wqeak

o/s door mirror damaged

rear valance corroded and weak

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 5 Apr 2013 115,284 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both inner sills corroded and weak

both outer sills corroded and wqeak

o/s door mirror damaged

rear valance corroded and weak

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2012 113,935 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both inner sills corroded and weak

both rear spring hangers corroded and weak

front discs worn

n/s bottom ball joint rubber split

o/s front door piller holed and corroded

o/s front door strap missing

o/s rear inner wheel rim slight damage

rear back box corroded

slight play in both rear shocker bushes

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearing

Fail 23 Feb 2012 113,743 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both inner sills corroded and weak

both rear spring hangers corroded and weak

front discs worn

n/s bottom ball joint rubber split

o/s front door piller holed and corroded

o/s front door strap missing

o/s rear inner wheel rim slight damage

rear back box corroded

slight play in both rear shocker bushes

slight play in o/s and n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 25 Feb 2011 111,905 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner and outer sills corroded and weak

coil springs corroded

o/s door mirror broken

slight play in both rear shockabsorber bushes

slight play in o/s front track rod end

Fail 19 Feb 2011 111,855 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both inner and outer sills corroded and weak

coil springs corroded

o/s door mirror broken

slight play in both rear shockabsorber bushes

slight play in o/s front track rod end

slight play in steering rack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2010 109,709 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack.

Fail 3 Mar 2010 109,664 miles

Offside Front Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in o/s front steering rack

Fail 17 Feb 2010 107,567 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

slight play in o/s front steering rack

Pass 25 Feb 2009 105,490 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 105,476 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 100,164 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 90,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2007 90,838 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,988 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 77,988 miles

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

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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R858 MRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R858 MRE, 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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R858 MRE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 January 1998.

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