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R150 WGW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

173,902 mi
Last recorded173,902 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 WGW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2011 173,902 miles

n/s/f tyre 1.6mm on outer edge

o/s/r tyre 1.6mm inner edge & outer sidewall cracking up

rear exhaust corroding outer layers

Pass 5 Jun 2010 170,023 miles

nail in n/s/f tyre

Pass 7 May 2009 166,330 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 166,330 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2007 160,609 miles

both front brake discs lipped and worn.

handbrake mounting @ floor flexing.

Fail 1 Oct 2007 160,609 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both front brake discs lipped and worn.

handbrake mounting @ floor flexing.

Pass 22 Sep 2006 155,545 miles

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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R150 WGW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R150 WGW, 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 R150 WGW registered?

R150 WGW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R150 WGW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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