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R284 YWE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,205 mi
Last recorded98,205 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR284 YWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2014 98,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 24 Feb 2014 98,205 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 5 Feb 2013 94,162 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s mirror cracked

Pass 9 Feb 2012 88,614 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 82,755 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,163 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 76,719 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 72,994 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 69,318 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 69,202 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 65,290 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 10 Feb 2006 61,981 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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R284 YWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R284 YWE, 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 R284 YWE registered?

R284 YWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 July 1998.

Is R284 YWE safe to buy?

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