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R398 WNP

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,008 mi
Last recorded158,008 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR398 WNP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2013 158,008 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 133,459 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 118,014 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 106,655 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 100,022 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 100,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 96,456 miles

handbrake cable mounting worn

Fail 8 Apr 2008 96,454 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

hand brake cable mountin worn

Pass 13 Mar 2007 89,060 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 84,434 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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R398 WNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R398 WNP, 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 R398 WNP registered?

R398 WNP is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R398 WNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R398 WNP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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