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R201 WMV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,240 mi
Last recorded159,240 miles
Recorded on3 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR201 WMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2017 159,240 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 155,589 miles

Nearside Front shock wet

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

front anti roll bar saddle bushes worn with slight play

Pass 8 May 2015 150,949 miles

n/s/f shock wet

Fail 5 May 2015 150,946 miles

Additional braking device insecure (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

n/s/f shock wet

n/s/r wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 2 Apr 2014 144,130 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 137,749 miles

handbrake starting to pulling away from floor

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Fail 13 Mar 2013 137,742 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

handbrake starting to pulling away from floor

o/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Pass 13 Mar 2012 131,118 miles

both outer sills corroded in places

handbrake braket starting to pull away from floor

n/s/r tyre wearing on egde

Pass 11 Mar 2011 122,961 miles

handbrake bracket starting to pull away

n/s/r wheel bearing slight play

Pass 8 Mar 2010 116,121 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 104,989 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 94,988 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 87,281 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some damage to swept area smaller than 40mm

Pass 4 Feb 2006 78,566 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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R201 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R201 WMV, 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 R201 WMV registered?

R201 WMV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R201 WMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R201 WMV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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