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R895 MDK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

239,141 mi
Last recorded239,141 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 MDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2007 239,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 239,065 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2006 230,887 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 230,767 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2005 223,032 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 223,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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
Full Vauxhall Combo reliability report

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R895 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R895 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 R895 MDK registered?

R895 MDK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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