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R551 CWW

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,502 mi
Last recorded77,502 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 CWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2015 77,502 miles

bonnet difficult to open

offside rear wheel arch

Pass 26 Feb 2014 71,017 miles

o/s/cill has light corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,403 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 65,391 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 64,175 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,170 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 61,954 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 61,714 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 60,351 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,654 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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R551 CWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R551 CWW, 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 R551 CWW registered?

R551 CWW is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R551 CWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 CWW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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