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R668 WRK

1998 Vauxhall Combo

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,600 mi
Last recorded130,600 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Combo104,272 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 WRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2009 130,600 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 130,517 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s rear bumper slightly insecure

temporary repair to o/s door mirror assembly

windscreen scratched

Pass 4 Nov 2008 127,160 miles

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

temporary repair to o/s door mirror

Fail 4 Nov 2008 127,160 miles

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

different sized tyres fitted to both front and rear axles

temporary repair to o/s door mirror

Pass 27 Oct 2007 124,210 miles

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles

temporary repair to o/s door mirror assembly

Fail 24 Oct 2007 124,210 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear axles

temporary repair to o/s door mirror assembly

Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,782 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 86,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R668 WRK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R668 WRK, 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 R668 WRK registered?

R668 WRK is a 1998 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 22 July 1998.

Is R668 WRK safe to buy?

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