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R391 WLE

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2023
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,737 mi
Last recorded102,737 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 WLE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 102,737 miles

Horn output poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Drivers door damaged and bent, latch still operates, opens and closes from inside and out.

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,180 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 100,180 miles

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 97,522 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Old And Perished

Fail 14 Jul 2020 97,522 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre Old And Perished

Pass 16 Jul 2019 93,941 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2019 93,941 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Fixing clip broken (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 89,788 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2018 89,788 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,851 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Fail 20 Jul 2017 86,851 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to deteriorate

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 85,237 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 85,237 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions incorrect direction (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 84,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 84,173 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2014 84,173 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 81,509 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 79,518 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,803 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear tyre inner sidewall cracked and wearing close to limit.

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

rear bumper cover loose.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 70,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/rear tyre inner sidewall cracked and wearing close to limit.

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cracked

rear bumper cover loose.

Pass 13 Oct 2007 63,367 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 54,545 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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R391 WLE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R391 WLE, 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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R391 WLE is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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