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R287 YWE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Yellow Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,211 mi
Last recorded95,211 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 YWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2016 95,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens has repair tape on it

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 25 Jan 2016 95,211 miles

Body has slight corrosion all body (6.1.B.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear lamp lens has repair tape on it

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

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 92,031 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 91,991 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,934 miles

advise all four tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 86,500 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 84,875 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 83,390 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,998 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 81,998 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 80,631 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 79,081 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 74,689 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 70,317 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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R287 YWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Yellow with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R287 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 R287 YWE registered?

R287 YWE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 July 1998.

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