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R396 LWV

1998 Vauxhall Combo

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

61,869 mi
Last recorded61,869 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 LWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2012 61,869 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 61,869 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 52,747 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 44,949 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 43,253 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,400 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 37,204 miles

o/s rear brake tight

Pass 11 Jan 2007 34,016 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,899 miles

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

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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R396 LWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R396 LWV, 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 R396 LWV registered?

R396 LWV is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R396 LWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R396 LWV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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