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R264 WMX

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,924 mi
Last recorded162,924 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR264 WMX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2015 162,924 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 162,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 162,924 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 162,924 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 162,924 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 162,924 miles

nearside front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 16 Jul 2010 158,419 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 158,419 miles

Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 147,405 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 147,405 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 136,899 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 130,361 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 130,361 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

emissions poor

Pass 23 Aug 2006 121,897 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 118,242 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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R264 WMX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R264 WMX, 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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R264 WMX is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 10 July 1998.

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